Meriden is an Anglican school with a Christian foundation. Many of the staff live out their Christian faith and are active members of a local church. Staff at Meriden are required to actively invest in the Christian ethos of the School, be loyal to the School and the Principal, and publicly supportive of the School’s decisions.

Meriden is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Basketball Coaches to join our sports program in a casual coaching capacity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate coach to contribute to the development of our basketball program, support our students to reach their potential, and help elevate basketball at Meriden.

We are seeking accomplished basketball coaches, passionate about developing young athletes and contributing to the growth of a high-quality school basketball program.

The ideal candidate will bring energy, professionalism and initiative, with the ability to help raise the profile, standards and performance of basketball at Meriden.

Importantly, the successful candidate will have a genuine interest in building Meriden's high-performance basketball program, contributing to the development of talented athletes and helping establish a clear pathway for students who aspire to compete at representative, elite and higher levels of basketball.

This role would suit a coach who is keen to make a meaningful contribution to the next stage of the Meriden basketball program and play a key role in its continued growth and success.

General:

The successful applicant will work with students across our basketball program, delivering engaging and purposeful coaching that develops individual skills, teamwork, game understanding and a strong sporting culture.

The coach will also play an important role in growing and strengthening the high-performance aspect of Meriden's basketball program, helping to identify, develop and challenge talented athletes and establish a pathway for students aspiring to higher levels of competition.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting skills development and basketball training sessions
• Supporting teams in their preparation for competition
• Developing players of varying abilities and experience levels across both Junior (Year K-6) and Senior (Year 7-12) Schools
• Supporting the growth of Meriden's high-performance basketball program and athlete pathway
• Identifying and developing talented players with the potential to compete at higher levels
• Building a positive, ambitious and competitive basketball culture
• Helping to raise the standard and profile of basketball at Meriden
• Working collaboratively with the School and other coaches to establish a consistent coaching philosophy and approach
• Mentoring and encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and a love of the game

Availability:

This is a casual position, with flexibility required to support training and development opportunities around the school day.

Applicants should be available to coach during one or both of the following periods:

• Before school: approximately 7:00am–8:00am
• After school: approximately 3:15pm–5:00pm

Availability across multiple days of the week is highly desirable.

Experience & Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant Basketball NSW (BNSW) coaching credentials
• Demonstrated experience coaching basketball, preferably in a school, representative or club environment
• Experience developing athletes and/or working within a high-performance sporting environment will be highly regarded
• A strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, player development and team preparation
• The ability to engage, challenge and motivate school-aged athletes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to student wellbeing, development and positive sporting experiences

How to Apply:

Please email your application to okapocius@meriden.nsw.edu.au

Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mrs Lisa Brown, and include the following:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV outlining qualifications and experience
• A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number or to be applied
• Names and contact details of three referees. As well as these details, the applicant should also consider including the name and contact details of the Minister of the Church which he/she attends

Applications: Open

*Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as they are able as the roles will close once the quota has been met

**Child Protection legislation applies to all applicants and a current Working with Children clearance is a requirement. Applicants must be a permanent resident and/or have full Australian work rights