Kent Crusaders Assistant Coach

Kent Crusaders; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Crusaders are recruiting for an Assistant Coach to join The Canterbury Academy team. The coach will lead the Men’s 6th Form Basketball Academy (16-19) and the Junior Basketball Academy (11-16), including practices, league games and video analysis.

The role requires strong basketball knowledge, interpersonal and leadership skills, plus a current clean driving license. The position is mainly based in Canterbury with some Medway-area travel, and offers opportunities to progress within national

Qualifications

• Significant performance coaching experience.
• Experience coaching players of all ages and abilities and working with other coaches.
• Current and clean driving license.
• Level 3 basketball coaching qualification (preferred).
• GCSEs including Maths and English, 5 at C or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead assistant coach for Men’s 6th Form Basketball Academy (16-19) at The Canterbury Academy, including practices, national league games, player development and video analysis.
• Coach the Key Stage 3/4 Junior Basketball Academy (11-16) at The Canterbury Academy.
• Coach a junior national league team.
• Assist in the development and administration of Kent Crusaders basketball club and junior club teams.
• Approach coaching from a player development perspective and align with club philosophy.
• Build relationships with community partners and support other coaches; weekend work expected.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Driving license

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Level 3 basketball coaching qualification

Job description

Kent Crusaders are recruiting for a new Assistant Coach to join The Canterbury Academy team. The coach will play a key role across the club and academy, reporting directly to the Director of Basketball.

The role is ideal for ambitious coaches who want the opportunity to develop and progress their coaching career. Coach development is a strength of the club, having supported numerous coaches to gain national team and professional coaching roles.

We are looking for someone with good basketball knowledge, combined with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. We pride ourselves as a club that puts people in the right situation with the support and mentoring to progress their basketball career.

Start Date : ASAP

Location

The job will be mainly based in Canterbury but will also include work in the Medway area.

Responsibilities

To be the lead assistant coach with the Men’s 6th Form Basketball Academy (16-19) at The Canterbury Academy. This will include team practices, national league games, leading individuals, video analysis and other associated roles.

To coach within the Key Stage 3/4 Junior Basketball Academy (11-16) at The Canterbury Academy.

To coach a junior national league team.

To assist in the development and administration of Kent Crusaders basketball club and junior club teams.

To approach coaching from a player development perspective.

To work within the club’s framework and philosophy.

To take a professional approach in the planning, preparation and organisation of their work.

To build and maintain relationships with various partners in the community and within the club.

To support and develop other coaches in the club.

There will be further opportunities to develop this role dependent on the appointed coach’s strengths and interests.

Qualifications

Significant performance coaching experience.

Experience coaching players of all ages and abilities and working with other coaches.

Current and clean driving license.

Ideally Level 3 basketball coaching qualification.

Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard, with 5 GCSEs a C or above (preferably including Maths and English).

Additional Information

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and understanding of the game of basketball and the operation of club basketball. They must be a strong communicator with players and club personnel alike. The role will require flexibility to work regularly at weekends.

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. References will be requested from your current/most recent employer and/or club.