Basketball New Zealand

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Basketball New Zealand invites expressions of interest for the position of head coach of the national women’s basketball team – the NZ Tall Ferns.

After attending three consecutive Olympics, this young team is ranked 16th in the world and has the potential to crack the top 10 in the next four years.

In 2009, the Tall Ferns will undertake a schedule designed to prepare them for the Oceania Championships in September. It is hoped this programme might include the World University Games in Serbia, July 1-12.

BBNZ is looking for a coach with appropriate experience at international or elite national level to guide this team towards the 2012 London Olympics.

All candidates for national team roles must possess the following general attributes:

* Committed and enthusiastic to be involved in BBNZ programmes and displaying loyalty to BBNZ, the national team programme and personnel

* Will act as a positive ambassador and spokesperson for BBNZ

* Excellent communication and team-building skills

* Willingness to share information and experiences with other members of the basketball community

* A willingness to contribute to BBNZ development initiatives and underpinning programmes (clinics, workshops, camps etc)

* Actively pursuing other opportunities for professional development

Coaches must possess the following basketball attributes …

* Advanced level of coaching certification

* Knowledge of technical and tactical aspects of basketball

* Understanding of international basketball and demands placed on athletes, coaches and teams at the international level

* Familiarity with the talent pool in New Zealand would be advantageous

* Experience dealing with elite athletes and coaching at the national or international level

* Demonstrated history of coaching success at the highest levels of competition

* Willingness to assist the BBNZ performance group in implementing a national philosophy and common playing outcomes

If you are interested in filling this position, please apply to BBNZ by close of business on Friday, February 13 … Expressions of interest should include …

• Letter of introduction

• Contact details

• Coach CV

For further information, contact BBNZ national teams general manager Grant Chapman on chapman@basketball.org.nz or phone 027 687 5373.