Basketball Coach

UCS College Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UCS College Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Basketball coach to support the development and delivery of high-quality Basketball opportunities for students across the Group. You will contribute to student participation, performance, progression and personal development, helping create an inclusive, ambitious sporting environment.

The role involves planning, development and continuous improvement of the Basketball programme, plus supporting competitive teams and player

Job description

The post holder will join the successful Sport provision at UCS College Group, supporting the continued development and delivery of high-quality Basketball opportunities for students across the Group.

The post holder will play a proactive role in developing Basketball provision that supports student participation, performance, progression and personal development. The role will contribute to the College Group's ambition to provide an inclusive, ambitious and high-quality sporting environment where students can develop both on and off the court.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality Basketball coaching and will contribute to the planning, development and continuous improvement of the Group's Basketball programme. This will include supporting competitive teams, player development and appropriate progression pathways, while ensuring that Basketball provision aligns with the wider Team UCS and Sport strategy.

A key element of the role will be developing and maintaining effective local, regional and national partnerships with relevant external organisations, including Basketball England, Association of Colleges Sport, Somerset Activity Sports Partnership, National Governing Bodies, local schools, community organisations, and local clubs. These relationships will support student opportunities, talent development, participation, progression and the continued profile of Basketball across UCS College Group.

The post holder will be expected to bring a proactive and developmental approach to the role, identifying opportunities to strengthen the Basketball offer, increase participation and performance, develop partnerships and contribute to the continued growth and improvement of Sport across UCS College Group.