HIGHER EDUCATION BASKETBALL AMBASSADOR (HEBA)
(Voluntary Position)
Nottingham Trent University
Love Basketball? Want the opportunity to help develop Basketball at NTU and be part of a National
program supported by the Basketball Foundation?
YES? Then apply to be the Higher Education Basketball Ambassador NOW!
What is it?
Basketball Foundation and Nottingham Trent University are looking to recruit an enthusiastic student to
drive basketball participation within the university. This programme aims to grow participation with higher
education, develop a competition framework within the university and develop a sustainable workforce. The
role of the HE Basketball Ambassador is to develop, implement and deliver a basketball programme within
the university.
Why get involved?
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Gain a unique experience, insight and understanding of working in sports development and project
management
Gain experience in delivering sports activity and events
Develop and maintain partnerships and relationships
Enhance your communication skills
Enhance your employability skills through practical work experience
Gain coaching qualifications and experience within Basketball
Develop relationships with partners of the university including the Basketball Foundation, Sport
Nottinghamshire, Basketball England and others.
Role Description
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Higher Education Basketball Ambassador (HEBA)
Basketball Foundation Project Hub Manager and the University
5-10 hours per week, flexible working hours with some evenings and
weekends
Voluntary
University office base will be available. Home working can be negotiated
 Funding towards relevant coaching qualifications within Basketball
including Basketball Activator Award, Level 1 Coaching and Level 2
Coaching
 University Sport kit
 Allocation of tickets to selected BBL Club, Cup Final and Play-Off Final
games
 Two expenses paid training days
 References from Basketball Foundation
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Role Summary
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(where possible)
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Person
Specification:
A number of opportunities to gain additional training, work experience
and potentially paid coaching opportunities.
To facilitate the provision of appropriate Basketball opportunities for
both male and females within the university setting
To increase participation of Basketball within the university
To encourage and support participants to continue playing Basketball
outside of University
Utilising the Basketball opportunities to increase participation of people
playing Basketball regularly within the University
Provide opportunities for students, staff and community (where
applicable)
Facilitate/coordinate/deliver sessions when needed
To communicate, market and promote the Basketball activity across the
University (and community if applicable)
To monitor and report to Basketball Foundation and University the
number of participants attending weekly sessions
To develop links with the BBL Club Project Hub programme to
encourage and support participants to continue playing Basketball
outside of the University
To develop opportunities for participants to play competitive and semicompetitive Basketball
To act as a key communication point between the BBL Club, Basketball
community and the student population
To promote wider Basketball opportunities, in particular coaching,
officiating and volunteering development opportunities linked to the
University and Plymouth Raiders
Develop student leaders, coaches and volunteers within the University
Develop student leaders, coaches and volunteers to deliver within the
BBL Club Project Hub community programme
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Student at University
Ability to manage own time and act on own initiative
IT literate
Experience as a volunteer
An interest and enthusiasm for Basketball
An interest and enthusiasm for sports development
and/or project management
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Ability to plan and manage sessions
Ability to monitor and evaluate sessions to track progress
Good interpersonal, presentation and communication
skills
Ability to develop relationships with students, staff and
others
Knowledge and experience in Basketball
Basketball qualification
Knowledge of local and national sporting structures
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