Lead Assistant Coach, Basketball Academy & Club

Kent Crusaders

Canterbury

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.