Logan Basketball Incorporated (LBI) is a not-for-profit sporting organisation founded in 1998. LBI as an Association has a focus of ensuring lasting benefits to the people of Logan City through providing excellence in Basketball and Venue Management. Logan Basketball delivers competitions and programs for all ages and skill levels.
Logan Basketball’s vision is to be recognised within the state and nationally by clients and stakeholders not only as a leader, but also as a valuable and credible provider of basketball and services in sport and recreation. Logan Basketball’s mission is to grow sustainable Basketball opportunities within the Logan region; with a focus on the positive outcomes sport can provide the community. The purpose of Logan Basketball is to provide leadership a framework throughout Logan that enables people to grow, develop and participate in Basketball and sport.
Logan Basketball’s Logan Thunder representative program is regarded as one of the leading representative pathways in Queensland, underpinned by a sustained record of success in team performance and player/coach development. Recent highlights include back-to-back Vince Hickey Shield winners in 2024 and 2025, as well as four State Championship’s won in 2025 by Thunder teams. The program also claimed the 2025 NBL1 North Women’s Championship and U14 Boys Basketball Australia Club National Championship. In addition to on-court achievements, Logan Basketball has been recognised for organisational excellence, earning consecutive Basketball Queensland Association of the Year awards in 2024 and 2025.
Family:
Everything we do is influenced by our commitment to the concept of family and ensuring that every member of our Association feels a strong connection to the Thunder Family. Our members are strongly connected to our and our partner’s brands.
Progression:
Without progression, an Association or business can become irrelevant or stagnant. As such everything we do is progressive, with the view of creating new and exciting ways to grow our business and community engagement.
Professionalism:
A cornerstone of our continued success has been the professionalism that everyone from our staff through to our players have instilled within them from day one of becoming a part of the Thunder Family.
Basketball and Performance Manager Role:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Basketball and Performance Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering basketball within the Association which results in long term success in line with the strategic objectives of the Association.
To be considered for this role you must have 3 or more years of proven basketball experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Introduction to Basketball program
- Junior Club Program
- Junior Representative Program
- Senior Representative Program
- Administrational and Operational duties
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 3 + years Basketball Coach or Elite Playing experience
- Evidence of stakeholder management skills
- Leadership ability
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage conflict situations
- Ability to multi-task
- Motivational ability
- Organisational and time management skills
- Own motor vehicle and driver’s licence
- Working with children Blue Card
- A love of Basketball
Desirable Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Sports Management and/or Business
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
Location and Travel:
The position is based in Logan, however given the nature of the role and the industry, state-wide travel will be required.
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, due to the nature of the role and industry, evening and weekend work will be regularly required.
Remuneration Guide:
A market competitive remuneration package will be available to the successful candidate, negotiable depending upon skill level and experience. At the time of applying, candidates are invited to indicate their current salary and salary expectations.
Timeline:
Final interviews and the appointment of the Basketball and Performance Manager and are scheduled for April 2026.
