JOB TITLE:
Performance Pathway Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head of Performance (HOP), British Basketball
WORK TEAM:
The Performance Pathway Manager (PPM) assists the HOP to establish an effective
British Basketball performance pathway of developing elite basketball players in the
UK. In addition, the PPM will specifically collaborate with key England staff and
volunteers to develop elite players, coaches and programmes in the England talent
pathway.
The position also operates as a member of the Performance Management Group (PMG)
SALARY BAND:
£30,000 – 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
CONTRACT:
Initially 12 months with the possibility of extension depending on funding
EMPLOYER:
British Basketball/England Basketball.
The position is a joint funded position between British Basketball
and England Basketball.
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
One month.
WORK HOURS:
Such hours as are necessary to fulfil the duties.
This will involve a minimum of 35 hours per week, and will include work in evenings,
weekends and public holidays.
LOCATION:
The role will be based at England Basketball’s office in Sheffield at
England Basketball, Arena Square, Sheffield but will involve time away from the office
base, at British Basketball, seminars, training and preparation camps, and other British
and England Basketball events (some of which may be overseas).
APPRAISAL:
Annual. A six month work plan will be prepared and monitored as part of the
assessment process.
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Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Performance, the PPM has responsibility for managing and
leading high performance development programmes and collaborating with staff and
volunteers to improve the effectiveness and performance levels of both the elite player
and coach pathway
Role Summary:
The post holder will contribute to the achievement of performance targets, aims and objectives of British and
England basketball through:
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Leading the pathways management with a particular focus on elite coach development
Managing, measuring and assessing operational plans and programmes for effectiveness.
Managing the implementation of the British Basketball Areas of Emphasis (AoE) within the England
Talent Pathway: Area Performance Centres; Regional Development Programmes; Elite Development
Programmes; Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence Centres; Regional Institutes of
Basketball; National Teams and Development Squads.
Leading the management and organisation of the National Teams Camps and other identified training
programmes or camps
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist the HOP to develop and improve both the England talent pathway and performance youth
player and coach standards by leading and managing staff and volunteers to improve performance
Coordinate the England talent pathway and British Performance beam by ensuring processes and
resources are provided to improve player and coach performance
Lead pathway improvement by establishing monitoring and assessment tools for the evaluation and
improvement of all performance programmes.
Manage the successful implementation of the AoE within the Pathway.
Lead and manage nominated National junior squad programs including supervision at European
championships
Manage and develop performance plans for the England Under 15 Development and the New
Horizons U17 programmes to improve targeted players and coaches
Lead and manage the Area Performance Centres (APC) and establish better communication processes
and assessment tools for APC and junior club coaches to improve players and coaches at this level.
Liaise with England Basketball’s Performance Manager regarding the development of plans for Sport
England and budgets for the England talent pathway.
Liaise with England Basketball’s Performance Manager in delivering the performance element of the 4
year whole sport plan, especially monitoring performance against targets agreed with Sport England.
Lead the management of the British Basketball national team camps and other British Basketball
identified training programmes or camps.
Identify and lead targeted performance coaches for development and coordinate performance coach
development clinics and programmes to improve coach performance
Lead the AoE and Clubs Skills Guide roll out to all clubs and identify new strategies for clubs to
improve coach development.
Person Specification: The personal profile is a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry
out the job.
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Demonstrates ability to work positively and as directed within a team with good interpersonal skills
Possesses excellent knowledge and successful experiences of coaching basketball at differing levels of
the game, including at a high youth level.
Demonstrates ability to coach or have coached successfully in developing performance level players
Demonstrates ability to identify and lead emerging elite coaches and cater for their development
Effectively demonstrates good personal communication skills both written and oral.
Possesses effective planning and managerial skills with a proven track record in an elite basketball
environment
Demonstrates skill to encourage creativity and contributions while fostering productive relationships
with British Basketball, England Basketball and with other home nation staff,
Demonstrates a proven positive attitude to new challenges and changing environments.
Able to manage and evaluate projects effectively
Displays very good performance knowledge which is credible with high level players, coaches and
clubs.
Conveys an image that is consistent with British and England Basketball values, demonstrating
qualities, traits and demeanour that command leadership respect. Has a satisfactory CRB disclosure.
Shows integrity and is fair, equitable and ethical in approach. Protects confidential information,
adheres to policies and demonstrates loyalty to basketball and the high performance team.
Willing to work irregular hours and travel extensively within the UK and occasionally overseas, with
overnight stays and weekend work.
Possesses knowledge and displays proven competencies in both the use of database management and
performance analysis software and hardware as they operate in a high performance environment
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of
activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate
processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.
As employers, British Basketball and England Basketball are committed to providing equal opportunities for candidates.
Ideally candidates should be eligible to live and work in the advertised location.
Selection criteria
Applicants should provide a written application by demonstrating the equivalent experience and ability to
competently fulfil the Position description roles, responsibilities and demonstrate competencies to meet the
following selection criteria:
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Leadership including effective interpersonal skills in a basketball high performance or development environment
Successful coaching experience at multiple levels from junior, youth to senior levels with preference for the elite
youth level
Demonstrated ability and experience in developing coaches, with a very good knowledge of basketball development
and performance systems and an ability to acquire information relating to British basketball, England Basketball
and the Areas of emphasis coaching guidelines.
Proven management skills, including project management, database and Performance analysis applications with
demonstrated ability to plan measure and evaluate systems and programs
Applications should be sent by email or post to:
office@basketballgb.com
Human Resources
British Basketball
2nd Floor
40 Bernard Street
London
WC1N 1ST
Applications close:
Friday 16th March 2012