Help Shape the Future of Basketball in Canberra

Basketball isn't just a sport - it's a community. At Basketball ACT, we're passionate about creating opportunities for every person to experience the game, regardless of their age, ability, background, or experience.

We're searching for an energetic, innovative, and community-focused Participation Manager to lead the growth of basketball across the ACT. If you're someone who loves building programs, inspiring people, developing partnerships, and making a genuine impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Participation Manager, you'll be responsible for leading Basketball ACT's participation pathway—from a child's first basketball experience through to lifelong involvement in our sport.

You'll oversee the design, delivery and growth of participation, inclusion, school and community programs while ensuring every participant enjoys a safe, welcoming and memorable experience.

This isn't simply an office role. One day you'll be meeting with schools, the next you'll be developing new inclusion initiatives, mentoring coaches, planning community events or helping deliver programs on court.

Every day is different, and every day you'll help more people fall in love with basketball.

What You'll Be Doing

Grow the Game

• Develop innovative participation programs that attract new players.
• Expand Basketball ACT's Learn to Play, school and community initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities to increase participation across the ACT.
• Create programs that remove barriers and make basketball accessible for everyone.

Lead Community Programs

• Manage the delivery of participation and inclusion programs.
• Coordinate program schedules, staffing and resources.
• Recruit, mentor and support coaches and casual program staff.
• Ensure programs are engaging, safe and professionally delivered.

Champion Inclusion

You'll play a key role in ensuring basketball is a sport where everyone belongs.
This includes:

• All-Abilities programs
• Indigenous engagement
• Multicultural participation
• Female participation initiatives
• Social inclusion programs
• Community outreach projects

Build Strong Partnerships

You'll work closely with:

• Schools
• Local clubs
• Government
• Community organisations
• Basketball Australia
• Volunteers
• Parents and participants

Strong relationships will be at the centre of everything you do.

Lead with Purpose

You'll contribute to Basketball ACT's culture by:

• Supporting staff and coaches
• Driving continuous improvement
• Managing budgets and program outcomes
• Measuring success through participation growth and community impact
• Ensuring programs align with Basketball ACT's strategic direction.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about community sport
• A natural relationship builder
• Creative and willing to think differently
• Organised with excellent project management skills
• Driven by outcomes and continuous improvement
• Passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion
• Comfortable leading both on and off the court

Most importantly, you're someone who genuinely enjoys helping people discover the joy of basketball.

What You'll Bring

You'll ideally have experience in:

• Community sport or recreation
• Program or event management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team leadership
• Budget management
• Coach or volunteer coordination
• Inclusion or participation initiatives

A background in basketball is valued, but your ability to inspire people and build communities matters just as much.

Why Basketball ACT?

At Basketball ACT you'll be joining a passionate team committed to growing one of Australia's fastest-growing sports.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real difference in the Canberra community.
• Lead programs that create lifelong participation.
• Work with passionate and supportive colleagues.
• Develop innovative participation initiatives.
• Build meaningful partnerships across the ACT.
• Help shape the future of basketball.

Every participant who walks through our doors matters - and so does every member of our team.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

• We value participation and achievement.
• We focus on continuous improvement.
• We are inclusive and value difference.
• We are ambitious and adaptable.
• We think and act for the good of the game.

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to hear your story.

Essential Requirements

• Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Relevant qualifications in Sport Management, Exercise Science, Community Development or equivalent experience

Ready to Grow the Game?

If you're passionate about creating opportunities, building communities and inspiring the next generation of basketball players, officials and volunteers, we encourage you to apply.

Come and help us make basketball the sport of choice in the ACT.