Basketball Academy Development Coach (12581)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks a Basketball Academy Development Coach to manage a high-performance basketball program in Cardiff. The role involves daily management, recruitment, and player development strategies. Ideal candidates should have coaching experience, strong communication skills, and preferably Welsh language abilities. This is a fixed-term contract until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a basketball program and develop players' skills.
• Strong understanding of performance analysis systems for athlete development.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the basketball program.
• Implement recruitment and retention strategies for players.
• Provide feedback to players during training and matches.
• Attend trials to identify talent.

Skills

Theoretical knowledge of basketball strategies

Strong communication skills

Experience in coaching

Welsh language skills

Job description

Basketball Academy Development Coach (12581)

Salary: £15.00 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Basketball Academy Development Coach within the Sport, Tourism and Public Services department at Cardiff and Vale College. This role will be based at the Cardiff International Sports Campus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to Head of Basketball for the day-to-day management of the Basketball programme. To create a culture, which encourages high personal standards on and off the field, commensurate with a high-performance environment.
• Implement a succession-planning programme through recruitment, retention and transition of players into the senior college team(s).
• Support a playing and training strategy which is coherent to the players and recognises the strengths and weaknesses of the team and individuals.
• Encourage the use of analysis systems to develop the team and individuals.
• Assist the Head of Basketball with written criteria for the selection of players, which should be based on personal and positional qualities. These criteria should be published to players.
• Attend trials and other fixtures in order to identify talented players.
• Attend regular update meetings with the Head of Basketball.
• Manage players schedule to include: strength and conditioning monitoring, injury evaluation, practice times, ensure clarity of communication systems, recovery sessions, meeting times and match day preparation.
• Support Head of Basketball with a playing style which is both effective and utilises the strengths of the team(s).
• Support the strategy for success in national competitions.
• Ensure players receive adequate feedback on performances during training, playing and 1:1 review meetings.
• Welsh language skills would be desirable for this role.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract until March 2026

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 26/09/2025 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or [e-mail].

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

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