Job Description
Post:
Higher Education Basketball Ambassador
Grade:
Voluntary
Hours:
Responsible to:
5-10 hours per week, flexible working hours with some
evenings and weekends
Basketball Foundation Project Hub Manager and UPSU Social
Sports Coordinator
Responsible for:
None
Accountable to:
The democratic decision-making processes of the organisation,
in line with the Constitution.
Post Holder
Vacant
JD last reviewed
August 2015
Purpose of Post:
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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
Duties and Responsibilities:
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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 UPSU 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
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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
o Develop student leaders, coaches and volunteers within the University
o Develop student leaders, coaches and volunteers to deliver within the
BBL Club Project Hub community programme
o Promote matches and Plymouth Raiders coaching opportunities
General:
 To understand and uphold the Vision, Mission and Values of the organisation
and ensure that these guide and inform the work and conduct of the post
holder. UPSU has a democratic decision-making process and the post holder
must always respect this when carrying out his/her duties
 To keep UPSU’s strategic plan in mind at all times, aligning all work efforts
with the plan
 To be knowledgeable of the UPSU Constitution and Bye-Laws, as they apply
to this post, including any legal requirements.
 To work in accordance with all UPSU policies and procedures, including
Health and Safety, Staffing Protocols, Financial Procedures and the UPSU
Equal Opportunities Policy
 To work in accordance with UPSU’s Environmental Policy, contributing to
UPSU’s Green Impact Award (accredited through NUS) in line with
recommendations made by the Green Champions Group
 To undertake duties from time to time as requested by the Union
Management that may be reasonably considered within the scope of the post
 To attend from time to time, as required, meetings as necessary to meet the
requirements of the post
 To attend all Staff Development Days and training as required. Flexibility in
working hours may be required to accommodate this
 To contribute to the positive image of the Union with students, the University,
stakeholders and the local community.
 To be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, the role holder may
be assigned to other areas of the Students’ Union to meet the needs of the
service. This will in turn provide development opportunities in which to
broaden experience
Person Specification
Higher Education Basketball Ambassador
Criteria
Essential
1.
Desirable
Student at Plymouth
University
1.
Experience as a volunteer
2.
Basketball qualification
Application
and
Interview
Education
2.
Experience in Basketball
Application
and
Interview
Experience
3.
4.
Knowledge
3.
4.
5.
Skills
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Personal
Qualities
10.
11.
Availability
Assessment
Ability to manage own time
and act on own initiative
IT literate
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
An interest and enthusiasm for
Basketball
An interest and enthusiasm for
sports development and/or
project management
5-10 hours per week, flexible
working hours with some
evenings and weekends
Knowledge of Basketball
Knowledge of local and
national sporting structures
Interview
Interview
Interview
Application
and
Interview