The Melbourne University Basketball Club (MUBC) is pleased to invite applications for the position of a volunteer Head Coach - Development Women’s Program.
Background
MUBC is committed to delivering high-quality basketball experiences and building strong, sustainable pathways for our athletes. A key strategic priority in recent years has been the expansion of our women’s pathway programs, as we work toward establishing a Youth League Women’s team.
Program Overview
The Development Women’s Program plays a critical role within our pathway structure. It is designed to:
- Provide an elevated basketball experience for female athletes within the MUBC domestic community.
- Support players seeking to progress to higher-level representative competition, including women’s Big V.
- Create alignment with our senior women’s program through shared training environments and standards.
The team trains concurrently with our senior women’s Big V program and competes in the CYMS Sunday Senior Domestic Open Women’s A Grade competition at MSAC.
Key Details
- Commencement: Pre-season and tryouts from mid-March
- Training: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm
- Venue: Melbourne University Sports Centre
- Competition: CYMS Sunday Senior Domestic Open Women’s A Grade
- Season: Approximately 18-22 games (12 April - late September, including finals)
- Game Times: Sunday evenings (typically 5:30-9:30pm tip-off window)
- Venue: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
The Role
The Head Coach will be responsible for leading all on-court aspects of the program, including player development, game preparation, and fostering a growth-orientated and inclusive team culture. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the broader MUBC coaching group and contribute to the continued growth of the Club’s women’s pathway.
Preferred Candidate Attributes
We are seeking a coach who is:
- Respectful, driven, and collaborative in their leadership approach
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment
- Invested in ongoing learning and development
- Interested in contributing to the future establishment of a Youth League Women’s program
- Potentially interested in involvement as a Development Assistant Coach within our Division One Women’s senior program
Note that a Basketball Australia coaching qualification (or equivalent) and valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) are required.
