Basketball Academy Director: Develop Elite Players & Pathways

Myerscough; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

42 days holiday (pro rata)

Job summary

Myerscough College in Preston is seeking a Head of Basketball to lead and grow the Basketball Academy. The role is a 1.0 FTE with a 0.6 teaching commitment, shaping a high-quality coaching programme and progression pathways for student-athletes.

You will identify talent, build links with schools and clubs, oversee AoC Sport/BBUCS competition, and collaborate with academic teams to balance study and sport while maintaining safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-quality coaching programme and developing performance plans.
• Ability to identify and recruit talented student-athletes and build links with schools and clubs.
• Experience working with academic and support teams to balance study and sport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a high-quality coaching programme, develop individual and team performance plans, and create opportunities for players to compete and showcase their abilities at regional and national levels.
• Identify and recruit talented student-athletes, building strong links with schools, clubs, governing bodies and community partners, and developing clear progression pathways into higher education, elite competition and employment within the wider sports sector.
• Oversee participation in AoC Sport, Basketball England and BUCS competitions, using performance analysis and continuous improvement strategies to help individuals and teams achieve sustained success.
• Work closely with academic and support teams to ensure learners are challenged, supported and able to balance the demands of study and performance sport.

Job description

Myerscough College in Preston is seeking a Head of Basketball to lead and grow the Basketball Academy. The role is a 1.0 FTE with a 0.6 teaching commitment, shaping a high-quality coaching programme and progression pathways for student-athletes.

You will identify talent, build links with schools and clubs, oversee AoC Sport/BBUCS competition, and collaborate with academic teams to balance study and sport while maintaining safeguarding standards.