Brisbane Basketball Inc., is inviting applications for suitably qualified and experienced Head and Assistant Coaches for the following representative teams (male and female): 

 

Participation Coach

• Under 12 Talent Confirmation (GOLD)
• Under 12 Talent Development (SILVER & BRONZE)
• Under 14 Talent Development (SILVER & BRONZE)
• Under 14 Talent Confirmation (GOLD)**

Performance Coach for Young Adolescents

• Under 14 Talent Confirmation (GOLD)**
• Under 16 Talent Development (SILVER & BRONZE)
• Under 16 Talent Confirmation (GOLD)**
• Under 18 Talent Development (SILVER & BRONZE)

Performance Coach for Older Adolescents

• Under 16 Talent Confirmation (GOLD)**
• Under 18 Talent Confirmation (GOLD)
• Under 21

** denotes the acknowledgement that these contexts may overlap due to the long-term development and late specialization nature of basketball.

The Brisbane Capitals Performance Program is the elite basketball program of Brisbane Basketball Inc. (BBI), spaning the entire participation, development and performance spectrum of athlete and coach stage-of-development catering from children to adults through the integration of the Senior Performance Program (QBL, SBL & U21) and Junior Performance Program (U12 - U18).

The above representative teams form an important part of the Brisbane Capitals Performance Program framework; which involves the careful planning and synchronisation of player progresseion from U12 - QBL (depending on annual selection and recruitment considerations). It forms an essential pathway for players and coaches to progress onto State and National junior programs and Senior Representative teams (QBL).

Successful coach candidates have a specific focus during their appointment to steward each respective team in the long-term learning and development of athletes as they prepare for Basketball Queensland's Junior Basketball Competition (BQJBC) and the State Championships (with the exception of the U21's).  

HEAD COACH: EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE

• Provide a well-prepared, organised and positive learning environment appropriate to the athlete needs and coaching context integrating Brisbane Capitals technical direction.
• A positive role model for BBI befitting the position of a representative team head coach
• Supports the Brisbane Capitals Performance Program Pathway, including integration with State and National Pathways.
• U12 & U14 Coaches: Inspire and motivate players to learn.
• U16 & U18 Coaches: Inspire and motivate players to want to continue to improve 
• Passion for "holistic" player development
• Promote the Values of the Brisbane Capitals Performance Program
• To work collegiately with fellow club, school and representative coaches in suppport of an inclusive Performance Program culture
• U14, U16 & U18 Talent Confirmation Team (GOLD) Head Coach is responsible for coordinating the age group trial and selection process of all team in age group in consult with Performance Program and Pathway Manager in accordance to the Team Selection Policy

QUALIFICATIONS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: 

Participation Coach

• Level 1 (CLUB) Coach Accreditation or equivalent
• Ability to establish a fun, competitive and enjoyable learning environment with an inclusive development focus.
• Ability to teach basic Principles of Motion and Player to Player defence using proven Game Sense/Games for Understanding learning approach.
• Suitably planned and organised throughout season (including session planning)
• Excellent teaching and communication skills
• Ability to work with a team of coaches for the betterment of the players
• Demonstrated ability to improve athlete and team outcomes
• Ability to motivate players to want to learn

Performance Coach for Young Adolescents

• Level 2 (Association or Performance) Coach Accreditation or equivalent, or has the ability to attain as soon as possible.
• Head Coach experience leading a development of performance development adolescent basketball program.
• Ability to sell a vision and plan for effective practices to optimize skill development and refinement.
• Ability to develop basketball specific and certain position specific skills in all players.
• High level understanding of the nature of the skills required to compete at the representative level.
• Experience and skill in teaching Principles of Motion with an emphasis on the Transition Game (Push/Pace) and the development of Pressure in Player to Player defence.
• Proficient at directing players (in game situations) attention to locate appropriate cues (use games and competition as major teaching opportunities).
• Provision of effective feedback, in particular in assisting players in their error detection and correction capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to improve athlete and team outcomes.
• Ability to motivate players to want to learn.
• Comfortable with the use, application and integration of goal setting in the practice environment.

Performance Coach for Older Adolescents and Adults

• Level 2 (Association or Performance) Coach Accreditation or equivalent.
• Head Coach experience leading a performance or performance development (adult and older adolescent) basketball team.
• Ability to structure practices purposefully, with well defined learning goals to improve player performance levels. 
• Skilled at generating competivie situations to improve player performance with an emphasis on game understanding, autonomous problem-solving, informed decision-making, skill execution exceeding the competition level and physical fitness.
• Expertise for teaching the Principles of Motion with emphasis on the Transition Game and refinement of Pressure in player to player defence.
• Demonstrated ability of improved team and individual player performance in a performance or performance development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work within, and in accordance with, set program parameters is essential for this role.
• Ability to support and manage the development of less experienced coaches.
• Ability to motivate players to want to continue to improve.
• Proficient with the use, application and integration of goal setting in the practice environment.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: TALENT CONFIRMATION TEAMS (GOLD - U14, U16, U18 & U21)

• Professional experience in related fields of child and adolescent education, vocational training, staff leadership, health and fitness.
• Tertiary qualifications in either sports coaching, management, teaching, adult learning, training and assessment, exercise and sports science, health sciences or equivalent work experience is desirable. 

How to Apply:

Please click on the below link and complete the online application form. The link also provides an editable PDF document which can be completed and sent via email to the address below.

BRISBANE CAPITALS - COACH APPLICATION

Applications are in the strictest of confidence. 

Applications close 5pm, Thursday May 11th 2017 (extended from Monday May 1st). 

These positions report to: Performance Program and Pathway Manager. 

All enquiries please send to: performancemgr@brisbanebasketball.com.au

Please refer to the additional attachments when preparing your application.

Refer to COACH APPLICATION GUIDELINES 2017 for additional information on the Brisbane Capitals representative season.

ADDITIONAL COACH DEPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS 

BBI aims to match the experience, skills, knowledge, competence, values and capabilities of the coach with the athlete needs and the coaching context. Every care is taken to avoid deploying coaches who might mistakenly wish to be associated with athletes in the context for which their skills, knowledge and competence are not suited; example: a performance coach who wants to work with athletes in a participation context but does not understand the contextual difference between the two coaching contexts (and vice-versa).

As there are only 10 Performance Coach for Older Adolescent and Adult positions available in the Brisbane Capitals Performance Program (QBL, SBL, U21, U18 Gold and U16 Gold) BBI applies a deployment strategy to prevent coaches being appointed to more than one Head Coach position of these teams. This strategy is in place in order to provide BBI’s many talented and capable Performance Coaches the opportunity to lead a team matching their skills and capabilities. An additional consideration for coach deployment across all the Junior Talent Confirmation teams (U12 – U18 Gold teams) is the consideration to avoid the selection of a coach  who has an identified conflict of interest (i.e. parent or sibling). Exceptions to this strategy may occur due to exceptional coaching talent as determined by the Coach Selection Panel, or on occasion of need. BBI considers these deployment considerations as offering a point of difference for the Brisbane Capitals teams for both players and coaches in support of their long-term learning and development.