After a brief pause to rebuild and strengthen our club, the North Gold Coast Seahawks are returning to NBL1 with a clear vision and purpose: to build a sustainable, competitive program that nurtures our juniors and local talent. We’re not rushing to the import market. Instead, we’re growing from within and laying foundations for long-term success.
Role Purpose
Lead the Seahawks’ NBL1 Women’s or Men’s program with a development-first approach: uplift local athletes, integrate our juniors into senior basketball, and establish a high-performance culture that peaks in seasons two and three, not just year one.
Key Responsibilities
Player Pathway & Development
- Design and deliver an annual plan to guide athletes from junior/YL/QSL to NBL1.
- Implement individual development plans (IDPs) with measurable skill, physical, and IQ targets.
- Create structured opportunities for U18/U20/Youth League athletes to train and, when ready, play with the NBL1 squad.
Program Leadership & Culture
- Build a values-driven environment emphasising work ethic, humility, and accountability, prioritising learning and growth.
- Mentor assistants and development coaches; align drills, language, and standards across pathway teams.
- Promote athlete wellbeing, load management, and evidence-based return-to-play protocols
- Establish a clear, teachable style of play that develops decision-making, spacing, and skill versatility.
Alignment & Collaboration
- Work closely with GM, BDM, and junior/Youth League coaches to synchronise calendars, terminology, and KPIs.
- Support clinics, coach education, and community engagement to strengthen the pathway
Operations & Compliance
- Plan preseason, in-season, and postseason programs; manage video, scouting, and review processes.
- Comply with BQ/NBL1 regulations, Seahawks policies, and safeguarding/WWC (Blue Card) requirements.
What Success Looks Like (KPIs)
- Pathway Outcomes – successful integration of juniors and local athletes into NBL1 training and game time.
- Player Development – every athlete has clear IDPs and shows measurable progress across the season.
- Culture & Retention – strong attendance, high athlete engagement, and consistent year-to-year retention.
- Program Systems – shared playbook and regular video review structure across pathway teams.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Proven success in developing athletes and teams within a pathway (NBL1/Youth/QSL/state programs or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and structure athlete progression systems.
- Strong leadership and communication skills; culture builder grounded in values.
- Basketball Australia accreditation (Level 2 or higher) or currently working towards it.
- Current Blue Card
Desirable
- Experience integrating sports science and load management. The Seahawks have invested in a high-performance partner for all NBL1 athletes. It is essential that the coach works with this partner
- Experience in building assistant coach capability.
- Familiarity with Hudl/Synergy or similar systems.
Term & Reporting
- Seasonal contract with potential renewal based on development outcomes and alignment.
- Reports to: General Manager (collaborating with Basketball Development Manager).
Remuneration
- Based on experience, with potential support for professional development. (temp/casual role)
How We’ll Evaluate Year 1
- Success measured by development foundations, not just wins and losses.
- Focus on player growth, culture, and local integration to establish long-term competitiveness.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The North Gold Coast Seahawks are an equal opportunity organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified coaches and are committed to child safety and inclusive sport.
