Basketball Academy Lead Coach – Woodcreek Elite Sports Academy (WESA) at Woodcreek School

We are seeking a Basketball Academy Lead Coach to oversee U15 boys and girls teams. The coach will lead a performance-driven programme that develops elite technical skills, tactical awareness, strength & conditioning, and competitive readiness, integrated with academic support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Design and deliver a structured basketball curriculum aligned with age-based performance benchmarks.
Conduct weekly training sessions, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Monitor athlete progress using analytics, video analysis, and termly performance reports.
Prepare teams for regional, national, and international competitions.
Foster a professional, disciplined academy culture emphasising teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.
Coordinate with academic tutors to ensure student-athletes meet academic targets.
Collaborate with physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and sports scientists to support holistic athlete development.
Maintain safeguarding, injury prevention, and compliance standards.


SUCCESS INDICATORS (KPI'S)


Measurable skill improvement per term.
Participation in ≥3 competitions per year.
High retention with target enrolment of 22 students in Year 1.
≥90% of athletes meet academic benchmarks.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


FIBA Level 2 or equivalent recognised basketball coaching certification.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a structured basketball academy or competitive programme.
Proven experience developing youth athletes for competitive pathways.
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Flexible to conduct early morning, evening, and weekend sessions.