Head of Basketball

Sports and Activities | Toowoomba

Closing date: 18/11/2024

**Head of Basketball & First Coach**
- Non-Teaching Role
- Permanent Full-Time Position
- Free Onsite Parking & Access to School Facilities

Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is seeking a Head of Basketball and First Coach to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the basketball program within the School, along with Head Coach responsibilities.

**About Toowoomba Grammar School**

TGS is a renowned institution that has been shaping minds for nearly 150 years. We are a day and boarding school for boys, and a member of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS).

TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.

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**About the Position**

Key responsibilities include coordinating basketball programs across the School, developing players and coaches, promoting the School’s basketball initiatives, and managing fixtures, training, budgets, and communication. A significant focus is placed on community engagement, player development, and providing pathways for talented students, with additional duties as First Head Coach.

**Selection Criteria**:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

- **High Performance Basketball Coaching Experience**: Demonstrate a minimum of five years of high performance basketball coaching experience, including expertise in developing players across various skill levels, with a focus on school or representative-level basketball. Provide examples of how you have led successful teams, developed player talent, and implemented long-term development strategies.
- **Coaching Accreditation and Compliance**: Hold current coaching accreditation and a valid Positive Notice (Blue Card). Explain how your qualifications and experience adhere to Queensland's compliance requirements, and how these ensure safe and professional environments for students and players.
- **Leadership and Player Development**: Provide examples of your ability to motivate, lead, and inspire players and coaching staff. Highlight your approach to building cohesive teams, developing leadership qualities in players, and offering advanced skills development across different age groups.
- **Communication and Stakeholder Engagement**: Demonstrate advanced communication and negotiation skills, including experience in managing relationships with students, parents, staff, and external stakeholders (e.g., local clubs, sporting associations).
- **Program Coordination and Administration**: Detail your experience in coordinating basketball programs, including planning training schedules, fixtures, tournaments, and camps. Provide examples of managing multiple tasks, including budget oversight, facilities management, and liaising with referees, coaches, and associations to ensure smooth operations.
- **Technology and Administrative Capabilities**: Demonstrate your proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and other relevant systems (e.g., TASS). Provide examples of how you have used technology to streamline program administration, communicate with stakeholders, and maintain high accuracy in reporting and scheduling.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.

**How to apply**:

- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- names and contact details of three confidential referees.

**Applications close on 18 November 2024.**
- We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._
- Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position._

**Working with Children**

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the _Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000_ before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.

**About Toowoomba**

Toowoomba is one of Australia’s largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people. It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as “The Garden City” of Queensland. Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks. This includes the Wellcamp Airport providin