The 2011 World University Games are to be held in Shenzen, China from the 12 – 23 August. Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) invites expressions of interest from people interested in the following positions for both its Men’s and Women’s Teams

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach
• Manager

Please note BBNZ has not received any official invitation for our teams to participate, therefore interest for these positions are being sought with no team guaranteed of selection to the event. Each position in the University Games teams will be filled from coaches committed to Basketball New Zealand Programmes. At this time it is envisaged that the programme of activity for the team will involve:

• Selection Camp (March 2011)
• Preparation Camps (June/July)
• World University games (12 -23 August, 2011)

All candidates must possess the following general attributes:
• Will act as a positive ambassador and spokesperson for BBNZ
• Demonstrated commitment to a long term athlete centered development
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• A willingness to share information and experiences with other members of the basketball community
• Actively pursuing other opportunities for professional development
• A member in good standing of their respective Association/School

Coaches must 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 (17-25)
• 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 Performance Group in implementing a national philosophy and common playing outcomes
• Actively coaching within Association/School Programmes

Managers must possess the following attributes:
• Familiarity with, BBNZ, the New Zealand sport system and basketball environments
• Sound administration and budgetary skills adhering to all BBNZ policies and procedures
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills as well as creative thinking skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritises appropriately in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in conjunction with coaching staff and the BBNZ office to satisfactorily execute programme requirements
• Experience travelling internationally and adaptable in dealing with different cultures and customs
• Managers are also expected to have a current “Full” driver’s license.

Please send expressions of interest to Basketball New Zealand, PO Box 6052, Wellington, or email warrick@basketball.org.nz by Friday January 21, 2011.

Expressions of Interest MUST contain the following information:
• Current contact details
• Current coaching/manager activities (last two years)
• Coaching/manager CV (no more than one page)

Please refer any questions you may have in respect of the programme to Warrick Wood - (04) 498 5960 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (04) 498 5960      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Staff Expressions of Interest Uni Team 2011.pdf