This role is part time - 30.4 hours per week.

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

Do you have passion for community sport and youth development? Are you flexible and adaptable, with a proactive approach to challenges?

We’re looking for an energetic and approachable coach to join our Coaching & Development Team.

Working under the direction of the Community Pathways Manager, the Community Pathways Basketball Coach is responsible for delivering high-quality basketball coaching and development programs that support the growth of players at all levels within the community pathway. This role focuses on fostering participation, skill development, and progression opportunities for athletes, while promoting positive sporting values, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of key Basketball NSW development events including:
• U12/U13 Skills Days
• Country and Metro Jamborees
• Hero Challenges
• Country Development Program (CDP) camps
• Metro Development Program (MDP) camps
• Deliver high-quality basketball coaching sessions across BNSW community and development programs
• Create fun, safe, and positive environments by adapting coaching methods to engage diverse participants and support varying skill levels and individual needs.
• Support the identification and development of athletes within community and regional programs and assist with their transition into the BNSW performance pathway.
• Promote basketball participation across associations and community partners throughout NSW.
• Assist with community events, camps, tournaments, and promotional activities to enhance basketball visibility and accessibility.
• Actively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with your responsibilities to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
• Model and promote BNSW’s BLUES values in every aspect of work.

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.