Basketball Coach (Men's 2nd Team)

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A university sports organization in Portsmouth is seeking a coach to lead the Men's 2nd basketball team for the 2025/26 season. The role includes planning and delivering training sessions, selecting the match day squad, and attending fixtures. Candidates must have the England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification and previous playing and coaching experience. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £20/hour and is vital for promoting the club's philosophy and adhering to university regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be fit to work with adults at risk.
• Must hold England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification.
• Previous experience in playing and coaching basketball is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of training sessions.
• Select match day squad and communicate with players.
• Attend fixtures and manage match day squad.
• Conduct performance team meetings with support staff.
• Attend club committee meetings.
• Promote club philosophy to members.
• Adhere to University’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Fit to work with adults at risk

Previous playing experience

Previous coaching experience

Education

England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification

Job description

Closing date: 23 January 2026
Location: Portsmouth
Region: South East
Employment type: Other
Salary: £20/hour

Description

The University of Portsmouth Basketball Club are recruiting a coach to lead their Men’s 2nd team for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, and beyond.

The team currently competes in the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Tier 2 South East league.

Training sessions take place on Mondays, 6.30am - 9am (1st & 2nd team) and Tuesdays, 6.30am – 9am (2nd team) at Ravelin Sports Centre, with fixtures occurring on Wednesday afternoons (time and locations vary).

Responsibilities

• Lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of weekly training sessions
• Select the match day squad, communicating with players and team captain
• Attend fixtures and manage the match day squad
• Lead on performance team meetings where relevant, working with other support service staff to set goals, expectations and analyse results
• Attend club committee meetings where relevant
• Promote the club’s philosophy to all members
• Adhere to the University’s Code of Conduct and relevant policies

Criteria

• Essential: Fit to work with adults at risk
• Essential: England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification
• Essential: Previous playing and coaching experience
• Desirable: Good knowledge of Basketball, particularly within higher education