Tall Blacks Assistant Wanted
Now established as a respected international team, the Kiwi men are assured of a berth at next years FIBA World Championship for Men in Turkey and, on that basis, have secured SPARC funding over the next two years.
In 2009, they will undertake an eight-game tour of Europe in July/August in preparation for the home-and-away FIBA Oceania Championships against Australia in September.
BBNZ is looking for a staff with appropriate experience at international or elite national level to help 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, May 22. 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.
GRANT CHAPMAN
NATIONAL TEAMS GENERAL MANAGER
Basketball New Zealand
DDI: +64 (0) 4 498 5953
MOB: +64 (0) 27 687 5373
Fax: +64 (0) 4 472 3623
Web: www.basketball.org.nz
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