At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coach the University of Huddersfield Women’s Basketball Team while mentoring student coaches.
- Company: Join the vibrant Huddersfield Students’ Union and make a difference in women's sports.
- Benefits: Gain valuable coaching experience, develop leadership skills, and engage with a passionate community.
- Other info: Flexible training schedule with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of women’s basketball and inspire the next generation of athletes.
- Qualifications: Experience in coaching and a passion for basketball; mentoring skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management and organisation to the University of Huddersfield Women’s Basketball Team.
This team competes in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).
This role will primarily be responsible for the coaching of the team, as well as leading on mentoring student coaches, the club trial process and linking with other club coaches.
The team trains once a week (Thursday, 17:00-18:30) at Student Central, Queensgate campus and play across the Northern region on a Wednesday afternoon in BUCS.
- Location Student Central, Queensgate Campus HD1 3DH, HD1 3DH
- Contact Name James Bartholomew
- Contact Telephone 07450258598
- Contact Email j. bartholomew@hud. ac. uk
- Organisation Huddersfield Students’ Union
- About Women's Basketball 1st Team Head Coach
- Deliver an effective coaching programme that helps improve the performance and experience of playing members.
- Plan and deliver an effective pre-season in September and after the mid-season break in January.
- Lead the 1st team with input from the assistant coach, team captains to select playing squads and maintain a transparent selection processes and pathways between squads.
- Assist in recruiting students to engage with coaching opportunities, providing opportunities where appropriate to coach within the club.
- Mentor student coaches within the club and offer support where appropriate to members who wish to undertake coaching qualifications or opportunities within the Coaching Pathway.
- Provide regular information and status reports, as agreed with the Students’ Union, on team and club performance and progress.
- Work closely with Active Hud, West Yorkshire Hawks, the Students’ Union and committee members to assist with the development of Women's Basketball at The University of Huddersfield.
- To ensure all sessions comply with Health and Safety.
- To work within an equal opportunities framework.
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Women's Basketball Head Coach: Growth, Mentoring & Performance in Huddersfield employer: Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire
The University of Huddersfield offers an exceptional environment for the Women's Basketball Head Coach role, fostering a culture of growth, mentorship, and performance. With a commitment to developing both players and student coaches, this position provides unique opportunities for professional development while being part of a vibrant campus community. Located at the Student Central, Queensgate Campus, you will enjoy access to excellent facilities and support from the Students’ Union, making it an ideal place for those passionate about sports coaching and student engagement.
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