Job Description

Why work at Knights?

Basketball England Community Club of the Year 2023. Consistently achieves success on the court, including regular local league and national league titles, two national championships. One of the largest community coaching programmes in the region, with plenty of opportunity for staff to develop within school and club sessions, holiday camps and team coaching. Work within a small team of enthusiastic and supportive staff who strive to offer inclusive and developmental basketball experiences. Opportunities to join international basketball tours
OVERALL ROLE: Knights Basketball requires enthusiastic and innovative individuals to progress our rapidly expanding basketball development programme:

Planning and delivering a comprehensive basketball training programme across a range of age-groups and ability levels. Coaching within school sessions, club sessions, holiday camps and tournaments. Opportunities to coach teams in local and national league competitions/tournaments as well as College and University Teams. Supporting our leadership programme for junior members. Communicating the activities of the club across a variety of formats, including social media. Acting as a role model and mentor to the young people in the club.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS: Working as part of a team of community coaches, the candidate must:

Trained to a minimum of Level 2 Coach standard, with experience of coaching a range of abilities from primary school beginners to team/club players. Passionate and enthusiastic about helping individuals reach their potential. Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people through a variety of formats. Pro-active and self-motivated to work to a high standard using your own initiative and to manage your own workload effectively. Current & clean DBS First Aid qualified, a safeguarding & protecting children certificate Hold a UK passport/work visa
PREFERRED SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

Driving licence and own vehicle. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a DBS check before starting work and will be expected to adhere to all club policies and procedures.
Knights Basketball reserves the right to change and amend this job description/person specification in accordance with the changing requirements of the organisation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 18.00-24.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Richmond upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Basketball Coach Qualification (required) DBS (required)
Work Location: In person