EOIs Age Group Staff

Basketball New Zealand invites expressions of interest from anyone interested in the following voluntary positions within national team programmes …

·         Assistant coach, U16 Men

·         Apprentice coach, U16 Women

·         Manager, U17 Women

·         Manager, U18 Women

·         Manager, U17 Men

BBNZ national team programmes include the following activities for both male and female athletes.

U16 – Australian State Champs, July 2010

U17 - FIBA Oceania Youth Tournament, October/November 2010

U18 – Australian State Champs, April, 2010

BBNZ New Zealand development programmes – Ongoing

Individual positions in specific team and/or camp programmes will be filled from coaches committed to Basketball New Zealand national team programmes only. Individuals should outline which specific programmes they are most interested in.

This process is for BBNZ to gauge individuals’ willingness to be involved in Basketball New Zealand’s national team programmes (which include the activities outlined above).

All candidates must possess the following general attributes:

* Committed and enthusiastic to be involved in BBNZ programmes, displaying loyalty to BBNZ, the national teams programme and personnel

* 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

* A willingness to contribute to Basketball New Zealand development initiatives and underpinning programmes (clinics, workshops, camps)

* 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 (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 highest levels of competition

* Willingness to assist BBNZ 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 be able to transport, therefore, must have a current full driver’s license.

Please send expressions of interest to BBNZ before COB, Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Expression 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)

For further information please contact Basketball New Zealand coach and player development administrator Jemma Prescott via email or

ph 04 498 5950.