Wallan Basketball provides a comprehensive basketball program for the players in the outer-Northern suburbs and lower-central Country Victoria. The domestic programs include Aussie Hoops for 5-7-year olds, Under 8-16 domestic competition for 6-15-year olds, and senior domestic for adults. Our representative programs include Under 10-20 junior teams that participate in tournaments, VJBL and Country Champions, and senior teams in CBL and Big V. Wallan Basketball strives to be a leading team in Division 2 of the BigV Youth League. We have teams that participate in both the Youth League Men’s and Women’s competitions, as well as Division 2 of the Men’s and Women’s competition.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The BigV Men’s Youth League Head Coach is responsible for leading their respective BigV Youth League program at Wallan Basketball and will work with the Senior Committee, and relevant Men’s/Women’s BigV coach, to achieve successful outcomes in our BigV Youth League Program, both on and off the court. The BigV Youth League Head Coach is responsible for all coaching and other related duties as required to have a successful team in BigV Youth League.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work effectively with key stakeholders including the Senior BigV Head Coach, VJBL coaches and players, WBI committee and senior coaching panel
Recruit suitably experienced players and team staff to the program to enhance the core playing group with a focus on developing our own Wallan players
Work closely with the BigV Head Coach and meet on a regular basis
Perform an extensive pre-season for the season including training and practice matches
Attend all training sessions, games and tournaments as fixtured, further to this ensure virtual sessions are run in case of potential lockdowns
Prepare and encourage Youth League players to play at the senior level
Promote Youth League players to the senior team at the request of the Senior BigV Head Coach
Attend all professional development opportunities and coach meetings organized by WBI and/or the Senior coaching panel
Work within designated team budget
Provide a summary report of the performance of the team at the end of the season
Conduct exit interviews with players at the end of the season
Adhere to the Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct and BigV policies
Adhere to the WBI BigV Policy to ensure the achievement of desired outcomes
Encourage regular team and player engagement with the VJBL and junior domestic teams.
Oversee and facilitate the achievement of team fundraising budgets.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Experience in basketball coaching with a preferred Representative (Level 2/Association) or higher Accreditation, but minimum of Competition (Level 1/Club)
Proven ability to coach and lead a senior Youth League program
Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop players and teams
Demonstrated history in basketball with a passion to develop at the desired level
Able to lead, train and communicate with players in a disciplined, professional and informative manner
Strong coaching philosophy
Hold and maintain a Current Working with Children’s Check
A strong commitment to basketball in Wallan and surrounds
Adherence to Basketball Victoria’s Coaches Code of Conduct
Outstanding communication and organisation skills
Willingness to learn and be a positive role model
Commitment to the team with an ability to make all training sessions and games
Commitment to implement WBI’s PDP and BigV Policy
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
On court performance
A positive win/loss percentage
In line with player development and league averages
Taking into consideration injuries and other uncontrollable factors
Player development
Players increasing production from previous years
Appropriate court time for development players
Supporting the implementation of the BigV Policy:
Team selection in line with the policy
Player attendance at training
Successfully managing various stakeholder groups
Clear communication with players, coaches, and parents
Conflict resolution
Attendance at all BigV program requirements including:
Training and games
BigV singlet presentation (February)
BigV end of season presentation (August/September)
Compliance with the Basketball Victoria and Wallan Basketball Codes of Conduct
Acting in a reasonable manner with the best interests of WBI & the BigV program top of mind
