Head of Elite Basketball Academy & Player Pathways

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College; Barking; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking Abbey School, a Specialist Sports and Humanities College, invites applications for the Director of Basketball Academy. The role is a permanent, full-time leadership post with responsibility for an elite programme and weekend NBL commitments.

The successful candidate will drive exceptional student-athlete development, build on an outstanding national reputation, and uphold Barking Abbey’s legacy of basketball excellence and academic achievement.

Qualifications

• Visionary leader with elite basketball knowledge and passion for developing young people.
• Experience leading a high-performance basketball programme.
• Commitment to developing student-athletes and academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Barking Abbey Basketball Academy to ongoing excellence in national basketball leagues.
• Oversee weekend competitions through the Academy’s National Basketball League teams.
• Develop and implement a clear pathway for student-athlete progression to higher levels (NCAA, pro clubs, international).

Job description

Barking Abbey School, a Specialist Sports and Humanities College, invites applications for the Director of Basketball Academy. The role is a permanent, full-time leadership post with responsibility for an elite programme and weekend NBL commitments.

The successful candidate will drive exceptional student-athlete development, build on an outstanding national reputation, and uphold Barking Abbey’s legacy of basketball excellence and academic achievement.