Job Outline
Larbert Basketball Development Co-ordinator
Specific Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
Corporate
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Participate in the management of the basketball development programme
Participate on an on-going and regular basis in the practical delivery and operation of
the business in relevant areas to support both your own and other teams, and, to
maintain regular communication with our members
Promote the Health and Safety of employees and members ensuring compliance with
the Company’s policies, procedures and relevant legislation
Assist in providing a quality experience for our members on each and every visit
recognising their importance to the business
Liaise with relevant external service providers, funding partners and other relevant
organisations
Adopt a flexible attitude to your role at all times undertaking activities that assist the
Company in maintaining a competitive advantage
Undertake any other duties as directed commensurate with the job outline
Key Accountabilities
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Increase the number of players participating in basketball in the Larbert High School
Cluster
Support the implementation of the Larbert High School of Basketball Development
Plan
Work in partnership with a range of agencies to raise the profile of basketball in the
local community
Sustain school to club links and ensure a complete pathway is in place
Develop and deliver an annual plan of high quality coaching sessions to the School of
Basketball, associated cluster schools and local club
Key Performance Areas
Implementation of Club Development Plan
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Work with the local club to continuously improve the Larbert High School of Basketball
development plan and ensure links to the regional development strategy and other
national, regional and local strategies for basketball are referenced
Work with the School of Basketball and local club in the delivery of the Larbert
basketball Development plan
Identify and secure funding opportunities to assist in the delivery of the Larbert High
School basketball development plan
Increase Participation
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Ensure links to local cluster primary and secondary schools to create/extend
opportunities to play basketball through inclusive programmes within the clubs junior
sections for girls and boys
Organise, coordinate and deliver programmes and events/festivals to promote
basketball and recruit young people to the game
Promote the School of Basketball programme throughout the local area ensuring P7
players in the Larbert Cluster are aware of the unique opportunity when they attend
high school
Support the development of girls basketball in the local area
Partnership Working
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Work with Local Authority and club representatives to ensure the School of Basketball
development plan is linked to the LA development plan, the Regional Development
Plan and where appropriate represent the School of Basketball on any local
development groups
Work with Active School Coordinators and PE staff to ensure a strong pathway
between local primary and secondary schools and club
Work with other LA staff and any other stakeholders who can support the School of
Basketball to deliver the Larbert High School Basketball development plan
Volunteer Development
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Support the recruitment and development of volunteers in the School of Basketball
and local club
Coaching
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Plan and Deliver high quality coaching sessions in the School of Basketball, associated
cluster schools and local club
Identify and access coach scholarship opportunities
Monitoring and Evaluation, Marketing and Communication
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Record baseline data on club(s) and school participation
Report progress against LA Basketball Development Plan key performance indicators
Prepare newsletters and other marketing and promotional material
Ensure effective links with basketballscotland’s Membership and Communications
Officer to increase the basketball profile in community
Monitor and evidence the impact on the attendance, academic performance and
behaviour of School of Basketball players
Submit Cashback Case Studies quarterly
Competencies
Communication Skills
Clear, concise and effective written and verbal
communication both internally and externally
Team Working
Leadership, motivation and development of teams and
partnership working
Time Management
Identifying priorities and management of processes and
outcomes
Project Management
Development and implementation of effective plans and
outcomes within timescales and targets
Customer Focus
Development and implementation of communication and
quality improvement systems.
Must have excellent
customer focus and customer care skills
Health & Safety
Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, guidance
and safe systems of work
Flexibility / Adaptability
Proactive management in a changing environment
Product Awareness
Detailed understanding of fitness industry legislation and
fitness industry trends
Financial/Target
Management
Achieving identified targets and at the desired quality
Decision Making
Situational analysis with sound decision making at an
operational level
Qualifications/Experience and Training
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Experience of sports development and coaching within basketball is Essential
Evidence of continued professional development in the area of Sports Development
is Desirable
Minimum UKCC Level 2 Basketball Coaching Qualification is Essential
Full drivers licence is Desirable
Competent in the use of IT, including Microsoft Office applications is Essential