Basketball New Zealand

Basketball New Zealand

Basketball New Zealand invites expressions of interest for the following voluntary self-funded position within its high performance development programme.

Junior Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns Video Coach

Applicants must be available for the Junior Tall Ferns USA Tour and Junior Tall Blacks and Junior Tall Ferns Oceania Championships, July 18 – August 4

It is essential that all candidates must possess the following general attributes:

• Committed and enthusiastic to be involved in BBNZ programmes
• Will act as a positive ambassador and spokesperson for BBNZ
• Demonstrated commitment to a long- term-athlete-centered development philosophy
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• A willingness to share information and experiences with other members of the basketball community
• A willingness to contribute to Basketball New Zealand initiatives and underpinning programmes (clinics, workshops, camps)
• Actively pursuing other opportunities for professional development
• An active member in good standing with their respective Association
• A working knowledge of BBNZ’s Video Analysis systems

It is desired that coaches possess the following basketball attributes:

• Advanced level of coaching certification
• Superior knowledge of technical and tactical aspects of basketball
• Understanding of international basketball and demands placed on athletes, coaches and teams at the international level
• Knowledge of the required skill and training levels for elite athletes at the junior level (under 19)
• 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 appropriate level
• Willingness to assist BBNZ staff in implementing a national philosophy and common playing outcomes

Please send expressions of interest by C.O.B on Friday, May 30, to Player and Coach Development Administrator, Basketball New Zealand, PO Box 6052, Marion Square, Wellington or jemma@basketball.org.nz.

Expressions of Interest MUST contain current contact details (including email address) and current coaching activities (last two years) and basketball CV (no more than one page).

For further information please, contact Jemma Prescott on jemma@basketball.org.nz or Ph 04 498 5960.