Job Description

GLL is looking for a basketball coach to work at various centres in Manchester. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a basketball coach there's never been a more exciting time to join us. Our basketball coach sit within our junior brands division as the majority of our sports courses we deliver are to children; nationally over 120,000 children attend our sports courses.





As a basketball coach you'll be highly motivated and committed to engage and inspire pupils of all ages and abilities within a safe setting. Providing a fun, friendly and encouraging environment you'll pass on your knowledge to help improve pupil's basketball performances whilst teaching the fundamental skills - you'll get great satisfaction seeing pupils progress and develop.


Your UKCC level 2 or above qualifications will ensure that you can comfortably deliver high-quality sessions at a variety of levels, abilities and age groups from children through to experienced adults.

What you need:

A can-do attitude

A real focus on customer service.

Passion and personality

Knowledge of health and safety

Be a great team player

A Basketball coaching qualification (Level 2)

A First Aid qualification

Experience of coaching in a community setting

What you'll do:

You will be responsible for the delivery of a basketball programme which will be well structured, focussing on progression and the development of your pupils.

The delivery of high quality coaching

Improving the level of coaching and increasing the numbers on the programme

Be aware of pupils status, nature and needs

Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional service.

Setting up equipment

Deliver first-class customer service

Deal with customer queries




As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.

In return, you will get:

Industry leading rates of pay

Discounted membership at our leisure centres

Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)

A fantastic pension scheme

25% off Red Letter Days

25% off Buy A Gift

20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.

Ride to work scheme

Free eye tests and discounted glasses

The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events

Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal

Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria

Health assurance

Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.

About GLL:

As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children's centres.





Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.





To make sure we're having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you.





So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.





Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.


We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.


All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.