Description:
Basketball Australia is committed to providing elite development and competitive opportunities for athletes and coaches in the 3x3 international game.
With 3x3 now an Olympic and Commonwealth Games sport, the opportunities to represent Australia are increasing. Basketball Australia has established a framework around talent identification and selection for national teams, with an increased investment and focus on coaching and supporting these teams for international success.
We are seeking a Head Coach for our National Wheelchair 3x3 Teams.
Terms of appointment:
The term of appointment will be through to the end of 2025, with a formal review and ability to extend to incorporate the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Manage and lead:
- Preparation & Selection camp AIS Canberra - June 2025.
- Asia Oceania Zone (AOZ) Tournament in China - June 2025.
- IWBF Open 3x3 World Cup in South Africa - August 2025.
- Commonwealth Games July/August 2026 (tbc)
- Providing technical leadership across the 3x3 national wheelchair program.
- Develop and establish the 3x3 wheelchair style of play.
- Monitor trends in the international 3x3 game.
- Provide strategic direction on pathway development and links to the competition framework.
- Develop and prepare training and competition schedules for the men’s program.
- Prepare and present reports on the team’s performance from time to time.
- Liaise, where appropriate with WBA Leagues club coaches.
- Represent the team with media as required.
Desired experience and skill set:
- Understanding of international 3x3 basketball nuances.
- Experience in providing technical leadership to a basketball program.
- Awareness and ability to manage and enhance athlete welfare.
- Experience in leading an elite high-performance team.
- Experience in broader stakeholder relationships and managing volunteers.
- Demonstrated experience coaching 3x3 basketball at a national level.
Key performance indicators:
- Implement a competitive international 3x3 wheelchair style of play.
- Talent ID and recruitment: shortlist national program 3x3 lists.
- Competition and campaign success: AOZ Tournament 2025 and World Cup 2025.
- Team analysis and review: feedback from athletes and support staff on campaigns.
Remuneration
This is initially a part-time events based role and remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Other Important Information
BA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace diversity in our workplace and want our teams to represent and reflect the diveristy of all who participate in our basketball community. In joining BA, you must comply with the National Integrity Framework, found on our website at www.australia.basketball/about/national-integrity-framework. Basketball has a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse and neglect in any form. All Children have the righto to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse, harm and neglect. Children have the right to take part in sport in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment. Basketball Australia aims to create and maintain an inclusive, child-safe environment that is understood, endorsed, implemented and adhered to by everyone involved in basketball. A copy of the Child Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website at australia.basketball/about/national-integrity-framework .
Child Safeguaring
Basketball has a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse and neglect in any form. All Children have the righto to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse, harm and neglect. Children have the right to take part in sport in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment. Basketball Australia aims to create and maintain an inclusive, child-safe environment that is understood, endorsed, implemented and adhered to by everyone involved in basketball. A copy of the Child Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website at australia.basketball/about/national-integrity-framework .
Essential Requirements
- Relevant Coaching Accreditation