Basketball Coach (Men's 2nd Team)

Colleges Sport Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports organization in Portsmouth is seeking a coach to lead their Men's 2nd team for the remainder of the 2025/26 season and beyond. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating training sessions, managing match day squads, and promoting club philosophy. Candidates must have the England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification and previous coaching experience. The role offers a salary of £20 per hour and requires commitment for trainings and fixtures on specific days.

Qualifications

• England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification is required.
• Previous playing and coaching experience is necessary.
• Good knowledge of Basketball, particularly in higher education, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate weekly training sessions.
• Select match day squad and communicate with players.
• Attend fixtures and manage match day squad.
• Lead performance team meetings and work with support staff.
• Attend club committee meetings as needed.
• Promote club's philosophy to all members.
• Adhere to the University’s Code of Conduct.
• Be fit to work with adults at risk.

Skills

Coaching

Team Management

Communication

Education

England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification

Job description

Closing date: 23 January 2026
Location: Portsmouth
Region: South East
Employment type: Other
Salary: £20/hour

Description

The University of Portsmouth Basketball Club are recruiting a coach to lead their Men’s 2nd team for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, and beyond.

The team currently competes in the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Tier 2 South East league.

Training sessions take place on Mondays, 6.30am - 9am (1st & 2nd team) and Tuesdays, 6.30am – 9am (2nd team) at Ravelin Sports Centre, with fixtures occurring on Wednesday afternoons (time and locations vary).

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of weekly training sessions
• Select the match day squad, communicating with players and team captain
• Attend fixtures and manage the match day squad
• Lead on performance team meetings where relevant, working with other support service staff to set goals, expectations and analyse results
• Attend club committee meetings where relevant
• Promote the club’s philosophy to all members
• Adhere to the University’s Code of Conduct and relevant policies
• Be fit to work with adults at risk Criteria

Qualification Criteria

• Essential: England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification
• Essential: Previous playing and coaching experience
• Desirable: Good knowledge of Basketball, particularly within higher education