Player and Coach Development Manager

Wanneroo Basketball Association

Perth WA

Coaching & Instruction (Sport & Recreation)

Full time

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Overall Position Objective:

Coordinate the delivery of the Association’s basketball programs and activities, with a focus on high-performance and pathways for players and coaches, with a view to increasing opportunities for athletes and coaches at the State and National level as well as providing pathways from domestic to WABL, through to NBL1.

Lead the on-court development of the associations junior representative program (WABL). Form relationships with local schools, grow and expand the Association’s junior development programs, work with the club’s identified coaches and NBL1 pathway athletes and deliver coach and player introduction courses in the Association’s northern-most operational priority areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Take directions from the CEO as applicable.

2.     Promote participation and growth in all WBA competitions, programs and activities such as:

High Performance & Player Development

Responsible for delivering the Wolves WABL program.

Deliver WABL try outs, training curriculum, session plans and game day feedback and player mentoring.

Deliver the ‘Wolfpack Way’ philosophy and curriculum in all on court sessions as required.

Coordinate and deliver the ‘Wolfpack Futures’ program.

Coordinate and deliver the club’s elite player development sessions – driving performance of top tier athletes.

Coordinate and deliver the club’s NBL1 player development pathways program.

Coach Education & Development

Lead coach development activities, fostering and maintaining effective relationships with coaches.

Undertake coach mentoring, with a focus on the club’s WABL Head Coaches.

Recruit, retain and develop coaches to the WABL program.

Responsible for coach selection and monitoring.

Develop coaching manuals and the ‘Wolfpack Way’ philosophy:

Provide practical coach curriculum and learning tools, with a digital focus.

Provide accessible and practical coaching resources, to assist and educate domestic club coaches.

Participation & Community Development Settings

Oversee the delivery of all grass roots programs in-line with national curriculum and Wolves program model and manage casual staff and Basketball Development Coordinator.

Further grow and improve the club’s junior competitions, focusing on fundamental skill development

Work alongside key stakeholders, utilising the sport of Basketball to engage and activate northern coastal communities.

Wolves School Holiday Camps:

Oversee the delivery a series of School Holiday Camps that cater for various levels of player development and that grow the Association’s position as a destination for inclusive, innovative basketball experiences.

School Development Sessions:

Oversee the delivery of a series of Workshops/Clinics at schools within the northern region that cater for various levels of player development;

Deliver intensive Basketball programs within school academy partners.

Development Programs

Deliver and coordinate all WBA player development programs:

Domestic Development (DDP)

Hoops Academy

Female Fundamentals

WABL Camps & Clinics

Futures Program

In addition to the duties specified above, the Employer is entitled to request the Employee to perform such other duties as are within the Employee’s skill, competence or training and are reasonably requested in order to meet the requirements of the company.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Relevant Basketball Coaching Experience

Coaching experience at the State and or National level

Relevant program delivery experience

Minimum Level 2 (Association) coaching qualification

Current “C” Class Driver’s License

Current Working with Children’s Check (WWC)

Senior coaching experience (NBL1 or equivalent level)

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Tertiary degree in Sports Management and or Coaching

Performance Level (Level 3) Coaching Accreditation

Elite level coaching experience (NBL, WNBL, College etc.)

Typical Experience:

Minimum 5 years intensive Basketball experience

Applications close Sunday 3rd of August 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a current CV along with a cover letter which directly addresses the 'Essential Experience & Qualifications' for the role as outlined above.

If you have a passion for Basketball and possess a desire to work within a supportive, fast-paced and high-performing environment, this role is designed for you.

Due to the nature of the sport, weekend and out of hours’ work is a principal requirement and expectation of the role.

Wanneroo Basketball Association may seek to progress to interview following receipt of application - prospective applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Send applications including cover letter and resume directly to recruitment@wolves.asn.au