The Illawarra Hawks Intern Coach Program has been a huge success since 2021 and the club is currently recruiting for Intern Coaches to assist the team throughout the upcoming 2025 - 26 NBL season.
Candidates will get the opportunity to learn and develop their skills as a coach and video analyst.
About You
We are interested in people from diverse backgrounds and who are excited to be part of a new chapter with the NBL’s only foundation clubs.
Desired traits of applicants include:
- Passionate about learning the ins and outs of a professional basketball team.
- A willingness to take on any task with a great deal of detail and enthusiasm.
- A desire to develop coaching knowledge.
- Able to harness initiative and operate in a proactive manner.
- Team first mentality.
Description of Role & Opportunity
- This is a voluntary position with the successful candidate(s) working closely with the Assistant Coaches and Team Operations Manager to:
- Assist with setting up of team practice
- Videotaping team practice sessions and assisting in the editing process for team/coach review.
- Setting up and packing down the video and computer equipment required at team practice.
- Assist with pre & post-practice workouts.
- Assist with individual player workouts and team practice where needed.
- Assist on game day where needed.
Essential Criteria
- Working with children check
- Familiarity with Apple products (Laptops and Tablets)
Desirable Criteria
- Have completed or currently completing a university degree/course
- Current Drivers license
The successful candidate will receive on the job training in HUDL Sportscode (video analysis software) which is used throughout all major sporting codes around the world, tickets to games, and official Hawks team apparel.
Availability
Weekly hours and internship length can be negotiated to suit your study commitments and/or placement requirements.
Please outline your availability for the following days and times between 18 August 2025 to the end of March 2026*
- Monday to Fridays: 8:30am - 1:00pm
- General weekend availability (weekend home games)
- General weeknight availability (weeknight home games)
* February is the predicted end date for the NBL regular season, March is the predicted end date for the NBL finals.
