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Zambia Basketball Placement
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IDEALS - International Development Through Excellence and Leadership in Sport
is a short term volunteer placement programme, which aims to establish a high
quality, progressive and co-ordinated sports leadership development exchange
programme for students and sport development professionals aged under35
years between the UK and partner countries. The programme is designed to be a
reciprocal exchange of ideas, culture and learning.
The IDEALS Zambia Basketball project aims to support the Zambia Basketball
Association (ZBA) to raise the profile and development of basketball in Zambia.
This will be achieved by developing a supportive network of partners (ZBA, the
Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC), the Wallace group (a university
consortium from Durham, Stirling, Northumbria, UWIC, Bath, Loughborough and
St Andrew’s), Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) and UK
Sport to support ZBA in their sport development.
Outcomes:
 Increased participation in basketball activities by supporting the development
of ZBA’s systems and structures, aligned to their 2010-2014 Development
Plan, Norwegian Olympic, Paralympic Committees and Confederation of Sports
(NIF), FIBA and Zone VI Sport Accreditation and Education Systems (SEAS)
 Developed partnership model to create a network of knowledge and resources
which can be used elsewhere or for different federations
 Developed a partnership model to create a network of knowledge sharing
amongst Executive committee and sub groups
 Developed working practices with OYDC, Sport in Action and other programme
partners
 Increased number of Basketball workforce for community and elite
programmes
 Increased number of female workforce for community and elite basketball
Key benefits:
 To create environments that allow the exchange of information, ideas and
skills between the UK and Zambia
 To improve the quality of basketball coaching and refereeing in Zambia
 To provide professional development opportunities to UK Basketball
development officers, coaching, officiating and administrative professionals
Looking for a different professional development opportunity?
This opportunity aims to broaden the professional experience, extend global
awareness and enhance the leadership capacity of basketball professionals aged
under 35 already working in sports development.
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Practical Information:
The IDEALS Zambia Project is open to basketball professionals for short term
placements (for between 3 to 6 weeks). Flights, accommodation and stipend to
cover costs are provided. A UK induction will provide you with pre-flight briefing
information regarding all aspects of practical information
Please email your CV and motivation letter to Dr Peter Warburton:
p.a.warburton@durham.ac.uk to be received by 5pm Friday 27 September
2013. Interviews will be conducted the week commencing Monday 28 October
2013. The Induction will take place on Thursday 13 February 2014
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Job description
Role and Responsibilities:
The appointed will work with the Zambia Basketball Association (ZBA), the
Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC), Sport in Action and other sport
development organisations to support the development of basketball in Zambia.
Based out of OYDC and working alongside the OYDC Basketball Coordinator to
support ZBA and their programmes.
Core activities:
1. Assist with the planning (and delivery where necessary) of the basketball
coach training, this process should be led by the ZBA coaches/ OYDC coached
and supported by the Basketball volunteer
2. Assisting the administration of courses, clinics, and leagues run by ZBA and at
OYDC and other venues.
3. Assist the Basketball Officer in the running of the OYDC junior league
4. Assist the Basketball Officer in the running of all Basketball leagues
5. Promote the link and communication between OYDC, ZBA and communitybased organisations SIA and EduSport. Liaising with both NGO’s, Sport in
Action and EduSport on the projects being run at OYDC.
6. Work with and mentor community basketball champions. Taking coaching
sessions in the IDEALS placements, once a week or fortnightly; going into the
communities to coach Basketball with different age groups.
7. Work with ZBA to implement a coaching and officiating strategy in the
education systems
8. Develop/ modify resources for ZBA to support their work; attend ZBA league
fixtures in the Lusaka province; visit different clubs affiliated to NAZ
9. Share views and experiences of UK life with the peers and other volunteers
and increasing self-awareness of Zambian culture during the placement
10. Work with ZBA and partners to develop community basketball strategic plan
encompassing coaches, officials and administrators.
11. Develop role descriptions with ZBA to strengthen its organisational structure
as a national federation
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
 At least one year’s experience of
coordinating and delivering
basketball and/or sport
programmes in a paid or
voluntary capacity
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Delivering basketball coaching
and/or refereeing
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Working with limited resources
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Working in partnership and
dealing with many stakeholders

Understanding and commitment
to equity, welfare and child
protection in Sport
 Knowledge and experience of
working with volunteers
and/or voluntary groups
 Knowledge and understanding
of the importance of health
and safety issues in
event/activity planning
 Understanding of promotional
techniques

Understanding and experience
of Sport federation structures

Qualifications
Understanding of Basketball
administration roles and
procedures
 UKCC Basketball Coaching
Qualification Level 2 or higher
Desirable
 Experience developing sport
systems
 First aid qualification
Skills and
abilities
 Sports related degree or
equivalent
 CRB enhanced checked
 Sports coach UK ‘Equity in
your coaching’ course or
equivalent
 Child Protection course –
Sportcoach UK or equivalent
 Minimum Level 1 refereeing
qualifications

IT Literate (MS Office Suite)
 Experience of working/
travelling in Zambia

To deliver coaching and other
workshops

Good organisational skills with the
ability to effectively manage own
time and prioritise tasks

Good written and verbal
communication skills

Ability to influence a variety of
partners and negotiate own terms

A team worker who is self
motivated and able to motivate
others, also able to work
independently

Ability to adopt a flexible
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 A high performance playing
background in basketball
 Mentoring
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approach to provide a quality
service to meet the needs of
various partners and members

A commitment to working with
and empowering young people

Maintain confidentiality at all
times

Demonstrate maturity and
reliability

Be flexible and punctual
Willingness and ability to attend a half day briefing in the UK and to complete the
required monitoring and evaluation of the project is essential.
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