Job Description

Are you passionate about basketball and inspiring young athletes? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Basketball Coaches to join our team for an exciting camp experience, Worcester - Valencia Basketball Camp at the University of Worcester from Sunday 17th August to Friday 22nd August 2025.

About the Role

As a Basketball Coach, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and challenging coaching sessions in a fun and safe environment. You will also support campers throughout their experience, ensuring their well-being and development both on and off the court. Accommodation and meals are provided to staff for the duration of the camp.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality basketball coaching sessions that are fun, engaging, and development-focused. Supervise and ensure the safe movement of campers between locations in line with health and safety guidelines. Support campers in their daily routines, ensuring they are awake and ready for breakfast and in their rooms at the agreed bedtime. Report any injuries to the camp sports therapists. Educate campers on injury prevention techniques. Assist the Camp Director with any additional duties as required. Maintain and enhance your own professional development through training opportunities. Promote an inclusive and supportive environment for all campers.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

Passionate about basketball and youth development. Experienced in coaching young athletes in a camp or educational setting. Responsible, approachable, and able to create a positive atmosphere. Committed to upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and safeguarding. Enthusiastic about teamwork and collaboration.

Essential Requirements

Be working towards or hold a minimum of a Level 2 (England) or your country's equivalent basketball coaching qualification. Hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate or ability to complete a DBS check successfully ahead of the camp. Be able to work well in a team environment and independently. Be a good communicator. Be able to provide a safe and fun learning environment for all participants. Promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

Desirable Requirements

Enthusiastic, dynamic, and passionate in their delivery. Experience of working in a camp environment.

Additional Information

This role involves working with individuals under 18 years old. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Records Check / Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Dean Blake, University of Worcester and Worcester Wolves Basketball Development Officer and Coach by emailing d.blake@worc.ac.uk