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Basketball New Zealand invites expressions of interest for the role of assistant coach for the national U17 women’s team, the Emerging Junior Tall Ferns.

Already in 2009, the EJTFs have contested the BBNZ U21 National Championships in Tauranga and will take on Australia in the FIBA Oceania U17 Championships in August for the right to attend next year’s FIBA U17 World Championship.

Head coach of the Emerging Junior Tall Ferns is Rotorua’s Sue Pene.

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, June 26 … 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.