CBA Positions Available

About Coburg Basketball Association

Positions Available

VJBL Age Coaching Coordinator x 2 Positions
Community Development & Social Media Officer

VJBL Age Coaching Coordinator x 2 Positions

Position Title	VJBL Age Coaching Coordinator x 2 Positions
Role type	Part Time Contract – approx. 15hrs per week x 2 positions; split U12/14 and 16/18/21
Responsible to	Vice President
Works with	Board of Management, Competition Administrator, and Coaches
Remuneration	2022 VJBL Season contract – to be reviewed & renewed at the end of each season
Purpose	The purpose of these positions is to deliver participation and support to VJBL teams aimed at increasing the quality and number of playing participants and coaches in the Association

Primary responsibilities:

Implement CBA’s playing philosophy and ensure coaching staff implement and build on this through the age groups.

At start of season, organise inter club practice games

At start of season, organise training timetable with administrator after tryout

Attend 4 weekly home games and provide feedback to coaching staff as appropriate.

Attend practices of teams of above watched games on the immediate Sunday after to discuss performance and provide feedback to coaches and players.

Availability to assist at CBA VJBL games as required; e.g., when coaches are unavailable.

Support, guide and mentor the CBA’s VJBL coaching staff during training and games to improve technical and tactical capabilities.

Ensure positive coaching practices are applied and create a positive club culture led by the coaching staff.

Conduct quarterly coaching staff reviews with CBA’s Vice President to support continuous improvemen

Coordinate and implement ongoing development and accreditation opportunities for VJBL coaching staff.

Have a sound understanding of the CBA’s and BV’s codes of conduct and support its adherence within VJBL teams.

Disseminate information to VJBL coaching staff including coaching resources, current practices and relevant communication from BV and VJBL.

Provide a point of contact for VJBL players and parents as required.

Continually seek out potential coaching staff for recruitment and encourage the undertaking of training and accreditation.

Foster the growth and raise the standards of coaching staff within the VJBL.

EXTRA PAYMENT BY THE HOUR FOR: school holiday clinics, Sunday shooter clinics, mini classic tournament – all clinics to be coordinated through club administrator on PlayHQ.

Little Giants trainings and provide feedback, scout domestic under 10 games to invite players to join Little Giants

Note:

Coaching Coordinators will ONLY BE PERMITTED TO COACH an individual team, if it does not conflict with their coordinator position.

Key Responsibilities

Actively mentor Junior representative program
Organise delivery of primary school participation clinics and programs
Establish and maintain strong communications with junior clubs
Coordinate player clinics/sessions with affiliated clubs during tryouts
Coordinate coaching clinic and session for affiliated clubs every 6 months
Encourage beginner coaches including players and parents to undertake formal coach education and/or to become accredited coaches must have level 1 to coach VJBL or higher
Organise the delivery of coach education programs and accredited courses
Promote the association and its activities to social media personnel
Attend all events including junior grand final days, and fundraising activities
Liase with Competition Administrator
Liase with Development Officer

Performance Measures

All KPI’s achieved as per attached
Number of coach courses and clinics
High level of customer satisfaction
Retention of players and coaches

Desired Capabilities/Competencies

This role is key in the development of players and coaches within the Coburg Basketball Association. The Director of Coaching must therefore aspire to the highest standards of excellence, including:

Current Level 2 or higher coach accreditation;
Hold a current Working with Children Check card.
Be efficient, highly organised and with excellent attention to detail
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent computer skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Problem solving and negotiation skills
Comfortable taking self-accountability as an integral part of a team
Conflict management skills

An appreciation of community and competitive sport along with a desire to be part of a successful working team delivering high quality programs and opportunities in high performance basketball.

Key Performance Indicators

Weekly Duties	Hours
Attend 4 x weekly Home Games	4 hours
Sunday Training x 4 teams & give feedback to players and coaches – 9-12pm	3 hours
Midweek training sessions – organise training timetable with administrator, assist coaches with drills and skills	4 hours
Communication via email, phone calls, social media, organisation of coaching courses	2 hours
Mediation and conflict management between parents & coaches (10 hours for season – 20 weeks x 0.5hrs)	0.5 hours
Monthly Reporting to board on teams, issues etc. & quarterly coaching reviews	1 hours
Visit Little Giants training and provide feedback, scout domestic under 10 games to invite players to join Little Giants	0.5 hours
TOTAL HOURS per week (school holidays not included, need to run clinics for extra payments)	15 hours

How to Apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Responsibility Sub Headings and Selection Criteria and a CV outlining personal details, qualifications, work history and experience

Applications will close 30th September 2021.

*All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

This information should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
with Coaching Coordinator Application as the subject.

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Community Development & Social Media Officer

Position Title	Community Development & Social Media Officer
Role type	Part Time Contract – Approx. 15hrs per week; out of hours, evenings, and weekend work
Responsible to	Vice President
Works with	Board of Management, Competition Administrator
Remuneration	2022 Season Contract – to be reviewed & renewed at the end of each season
Purpose	The Community Development Officer leads in the development of participation and of players and coaches at domestic and entry level at Coburg Basketball Association. The CDO will act as the main point of contact for all community level development programs and for coach development for CBA member domestic clubs. The CDO will work closely with the Junior Domestic delegates, the Competition Administrator and the Vice President. Management of all Social Media posts.

Key Performance Indicators

Weekly Duties	Hours
Aussie Hoops & Kinder Promotion, Coordination & running of Sessions - engage with parents & players	4 hours
Schools & Kindergartens Program – attend 2 schools and kindergartens minimum per week	3 hours
Communication via email, phone calls - promoting programs	2 hours
Visit to domestic club trainings for coach training and support	1.5 hours
Social Media Posts – Minimum 7 per week	2 hours
Domestic Program development and management – Domestic Drills and Skills, walking basketball	2 hours
Monthly board report on Aussie Hoops, Schools/Kinder Program and Domestic club update	0.5 hours
TOTAL HOURS per week (school holidays not included, need to run clinics for extra payment) 15	15 HOURS

Key Responsibilities

Provide coach development support to domestic clubs.
Domestic Coach Development Sessions.
Oversee, run and develop coaches in Aussie Hoops Program.
Oversee Domestic level development programs – Domestic Drills and Skills.
Domestic Coach Development-Mentoring, games, trainings
Domestic Coach education sessions via Zoom.
Oversee Sporting schools Program and grow number of programs every year.
Oversee Domestic level Holiday programs.
Establish and run Domestic Coach academy
Promote and run walking basketball program
Develop original and engaging content ideas and deliver these across Facebook, Instagram and website.
Regular social media posts on match reports, videos, interviews and social media assets.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to maximize opportunities to promote CBA and related partnerships through digital media.

Performance Measures

All KPI’s achieved as per attached
Monthly Board report
Number of School Clinics
Number, quality & variety of social media posts
Conversion of Aussie Hoops, Grass Roots and school programs to CBA domestic competition

Desired Capabilities/Competencies

VJBL Level 2 Coaching preferably – or willing to work towards it
Working with Children Check
Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required
Motor Vehicle Driver’s license
Knowledge of the sport industry within Australia and familiarity with the domestic sporting landscape
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be legally entitled to work in Australia
Experience working in a member-based organisation

Primary responsibilities:

Aussie Hoops

Coordination & running of Aussie Hoops program or equivalent, including kindergarten and school aged.
Help drive the growth of the program with promotion
Seek out opportunities for new school & kinder-based Aussie Hoops programs
Ensure all sessions are staffed with qualified coaches
Facilitate the education, development and mentoring of Aussie Hoops coaches
Recruit and develop new Aussie Hoops coaches
Implement Basketball Australia’s Aussie Hoops coaching curriculum and coaching guidelines
Lead Aussie Hoops sessions on court as required
End of Term accreditation
Discussion with parents of pathways into domestic competition

Schools and Kindergartens Programs

Assist in building relationships between CBA, local schools & kindergartens and facilitating programs
Develop a schools information package
Promote and grow the CBA Sporting Schools Program
Promote and grow opportunities for “Excite Sessions” and other school-based clinics
Ensure all sessions are staffed with qualified coaches
Facilitate the education, development and mentoring of casual development coaches
Recruit and develop new school program coaches
Act as Lead Coach and consult with VP in school clinics and programs where appropriate

Domestic Coaching Support and Coach Education

Assist the implementation of all domestic coaching support provided to member clubs
Coordinate all domestic coaching support bookings with domestic clubs
Development of content for domestic coach education and resource sharing
Delivery of domestic coach education clinics

Administration and Program Development

Develop new basketball programs in the grass roots and domestic space (eg. Drills and Skills, Domestic holiday clinics, Tiny Tots program)
Assist in the administration of existing and new basketball programs
Other appropriate duties or tasks as assigned by the CBA Board

Social Media

Minimum of seven appropriate social media posts per week across a variety of programs: VJBL, Domestic, Programs, BIG V, Referees, Aussie Hoops, Walking Basketball, kindergarten programs, player of the week, team highlights and events
All posts directed by the CBA board and Coaching Coordinators

Programs

Domestic Drills and Skills
Tiny Tots Kinder program
Aussie Hoops
Walking Basketball
School & Kinder program
Domestic Coaches Training
School holiday clinic (paid per hour for holiday clinics)

How to Apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Responsibility Sub Headings and Selection Criteria and a CV outlining personal details, qualifications, work history and experience.

Applications will close 30th September 2021.

*All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

This information should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with
Basketball Development Officer Application as the subject.

Any queries can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.