About Basketball NSW

Basketball NSW (BNSW) is the governing body for basketball in New South Wales, committed to growing participation, supporting player and coach development, and achieving excellence across all levels of the game. Guided by our BLUES values, we are dedicated to creating pathways that help every athlete, coach and official reach their potential.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about developing the next generation of athletes and coaches across regional NSW?

We’re looking for an energetic and driven Performance Pathways Coach – Country to join our Coaching & Development Team.

In this key role, you will help deliver BNSW’s performance pathway objectives, supporting athlete and coach development programs with a strong focus on regional engagement and high-performance outcomes. You will be instrumental in building capability, fostering collaboration, and aligning delivery to BNSW’s strategic plan and national performance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of the State Performance Program (SPP) across Regional NSW.
• Lead and oversee the State Team Program (U16s and U18s), including coach recruitment, trials, selections, and development tours.
• Develop and maintain a connected network of performance coaches across NSW.
• Support the delivery of the Talented Athlete Program (TAP) and D-League under the direction of the Emerging Pathways Coach.
• Embed and promote the Basketball NSW Style of Play (SOP) and associated curriculum in all programs, camps, and sessions.
• Collaborate with Regional Academies of Sport and Association Representative Programs to identify and nurture emerging talent.
• Liaise with Basketball Australia and other key stakeholders to align state and national performance priorities.
• Maintain program records, reports and administration to ensure compliance and effective program delivery.
• Represent BNSW at relevant competitions and events, modelling BLUES values and professional conduct at all times.
• Actively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with program delivery to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Basketball NSW is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities who share our passion for growing the game of basketball in NSW.

Other Basketball Activities

Basketball NSW supports employees being active in the sport through coaching, playing, officiating, or volunteering. Any such involvement must be disclosed at the time of employment and must not present a conflict of interest. Approval from BNSW is required prior to accepting additional basketball-related positions and leave for such activities must be taken as annual or unpaid leave