High-Performance Basketball Manager

Gold Coast Basketball Association

Lead the Future of Basketball Development on the Gold Coast

Gold Coast Basketball Association is seeking an outstanding basketball leader to shape and deliver the next generation of athlete and coach development.

This is a rare opportunity to build a best-in-class basketball development system that creates a clear pathway from grassroots participation through to representative, state and national opportunities.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the High-Performance Basketball Manager will drive the Association's strategic vision for athlete development, coaching excellence and pathway performance while building a culture that develops great players, exceptional coaches and strong people.

If you are passionate about developing talent, creating sustainable systems and leaving a lasting impact on the game, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters

The Head of Basketball Development will be responsible for establishing Gold Coast Basketball as the benchmark for basketball development in Queensland.

Success will be measured not only by wins and losses, but by:

• Athlete improvement
• Coach capability
• Retention of players and coaches
• Growth of development programs
•  Pathway progression outcomes
•  Positive culture and leadership

This role will influence hundreds of athletes and coaches annually and play a critical role in shaping the future direction of basketball on the Gold Coast.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Program Strategy and planning

•  Implement Gold Coast Basketballs Style of play with state and national pathway frameworks (e.g. Basketball Queensland and Basketball Australia)
•  Set program goals, KPIs and season plans for representative and elite teams
•  Review program outcomes each season and report to the General Manager

Athlete Development & Pathways

• Oversee talent identification, trials and selection processes across age groups
•  Manage the athlete pathway from junior representative through to senior and elite levels (e.g. NBL1, state and national programs)
•  Track athlete development and progression, and liaise with state and national selectors

Coach Development & Education

• Lead coach development programs, accreditation and mentoring at club and representative level
• Regularly observe, assess and evaluate coaching performance across training sessions and games, providing constructive feedback, mentoring and recommendations for improvement to ensure coaching standards align with Gold Coast Basketball’s philosophy, development pathways and organisational expectations.

Representative Program Leadership

• Recruit, appoint and evaluate head coaches and assistant coaches.
• Ensure a consistent coaching philosophy and standards across all representative teams
• Provide oversight and support to all representative programs, ensuring alignment to Gold Coast Basketball's coaching philosophy, curriculum and performance standards.

Academy & Participation Growth

• Develop year-round athlete development opportunities including academies, specialist clinics, camps and school engagement programs.

People & Culture

• Foster a positive, athlete-first environment that promotes leadership, resilience, accountability and personal growth.

About You

You are a passionate basketball leader with proven experience developing athletes, mentoring coaches and building high-performing programs.

You understand how to balance performance, participation and people while creating environments where athletes and coaches can thrive.

You bring:

• Minimum Representative Coach accreditation (previously Level 2 or Association Coach)
• Strong basketball coaching and development experience
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven experience in athlete pathway development
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• A passion for helping people reach their potential
• Current Blue Card

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement across Gold Coast Basketball's high-performance programs.

This position plays a critical role in developing athletes, supporting and mentoring coaches, strengthening representative pathways and ensuring consistent coaching standards throughout the Association. Through effective leadership, collaboration and a player-centred approach, the position will contribute to building a sustainable high-performance environment that supports individual development, team success and progression to state, national and elite basketball opportunities, while upholding the values, policies and strategic objectives of Gold Coast Basketball.