Basketball New Zealand

Counties Manukau Basketball is seeking applications of interest in their Development Officer - Coaching and Referees position.

The successful applicant will work extensively in recruiting new coaches and referees, developing existing coaches and referees and recognizing the contribution of volunteer coaches/referees for basketball in the Counties Manukau region.

The goals to be achieved are:
- effective growth and development of coaching & referees
- manage player development for CMBB
- alignment of coaching & refereeing with national strategy
- increased participation
- effective management and support of volunteers

The Sport Development Officer for Basketball will:
- be a skilled facilitator
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- have the ability to recruit and lead a regional network of coaches in associations and schools
- be an advocate for basketball in the wider community
- have proven project management skills
- have the ability to plan strategically for coaching and refereeing development
- empower schools to help themselves
- have a passion for developing coaches and referees

Interested persons are invited to send in confidence their CV, with a cover letter, to:

Tania Hunter
Counties Manukau Basketball Association (Inc)
P.O. Box 76320
Manukau City

Requests for information packs or enquiries may be made to Tania Hunter at CMBB, Ph 027 4931509 or email tania.hunter@manukauleisure.co.nz

Applications close 4pm, Friday, April 11, 2007