POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Basketball Development Officer

Canterbury Basketball Association

REPORTS TO: Executive Officer

LOCATION: Christchurch

THE POSITION:

The Basketball Development Officer for Canterbury Basketball Association

Inc. is a part-time position based in the Canterbury region.

PRIMARY ROLE:

The primary role of the Basketball Development Officer is to increase the

number of players and coaches in the catchment area and foster the
development and growth of basketball among young people (particularly
primary and secondary school players and coaches at all levels).

To develop and maintain strong links with basketball providers, RAMS,

Canterbury junior committee, clubs, and primary & secondary schools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is expected that the BDO will have a close working relationship with the
Executive Officer. The BDO will be based at the offices of Canterbury
Basketball Association.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Basketball Development Officer is responsible for the following specific

key objectives and identified outcomes.

INITIAL HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Basketball Development Officer role is based on a maximum of 30 hours

per week.

The hours of employment will be pre determined however the hours may vary
from week to week in accordance with the job needs. The Basketball
Development Officer will be required to work evenings, and weekends from
time to time.
KEY OBJECTIVES
COMMUNICATION:
Monthly:
Meet with Executive Officer to
discuss the previous months
progress
Report prepared for Executive
Officer of Canterbury Basketball
Association
Irregular attendance at monthly
Board meetings
CBA coaching sub committee
convenor
Canterbury Basketball
Association Junior Advisory
Group convenor
Regular
Establish & maintain accurate
record of all work undertaken.
Refer to job description for the
basis of all work carried out.
To field and return ALL general
basketball phone (and other)
enquiries specifically at junior
level and enquiries regarding all
coaching matters.
Maintain close working
relationship with Executive Officer
and other office staff
Exemplary customer service
Primary/Intermediate/Secondary
schools liaison
KEY OUTCOMES
Basketball Development Officer
Report submitted to Executive Officer
prior to the last working day of each
month.
Prepare monthly report for
Canterbury Basketball Association
Board
Maintain information for monthly
Board reporting
Report prepared to coincide with
papers being sent to Board members
Attend Board meetings when
requested
Attend all Junior Advisory Group
meetings
Keep all statistics and record work
undertaken
Communicate with all parties wanting
relevant basketball information
Endeavour to field all basketball
enquiries in a positive and
professional manner
Ensure the needs of teams, coaches,
others is met and team numbers
continue to grow.
Programme conformity and
standardization across the
Christchurch leagues.

RAMS communication and
coordination
COACH DEVELOPMENT
To develop and implement programmes
designed to increase the number and
quality of coaches in Canterbury
To provide coach education and
development opportunities
To establish coaches sub committee
and hold regular monthly meetings
CLUB LIAISON FOCUSING ON
COACH DEVELOPMENT
Assist clubs to increase coaching
resources (and ultimately player
membership)
Liaison with School Sport Canterbury
and secondary schools to ensure the
needs of the programme are being
met.
Manage the Coaching in Schools
programme to ensure schools
develop and maintain sound school
programmes.
Important component - ensuring both
parties work cohesively to meet the
greater goals of Canterbury
Basketball
Coach courses promoted and
advertised
Maintain accurate database of
coaches
Deliver and develop training
programmes to meet identified
needs
Resource development and
support at club, representative
and schools levels
Coaching network established
o Maintain database
o Arrange meetings, forum
for needs
Coach programme
o Cover all bases
Coach development
o Training programmes
o Accreditation programme
o Needs assessments
Use yearly club model as basis for
working with clubs
Identify opportunities and
programmes to target new coaches
and identify coaches not currently
coaching (reactivate coaching
interests).
Share resources and strategies

Establish U20 CBA men’s grade
in 2004 featuring both club and
secondary school teams
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
To develop and implement programmes
designed to increase the number,
quality and enjoyment of junior players
in Canterbury
Establish and maintain skills/academy
programmes/talent identification
Coordinate Development Leagues
Coordinate CBA representative
programme
PRIMARY/INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL LEAGUES
Development Officer liaises with
Schools and facility providers and works
towards ownership and coordination of
these competitions.
Standardisation of programmes across
Christchurch
COACHING IN SCHOOLS
PROGRAMME
PRIMARY/INTERMEDIATE/
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Plan and implement yearly coaching in
schools programme
TOURNAMENTS & HOLIDAY
PROGRAMMES
Support CBA Executive Officer and
volunteers with respect to hosting and
organisation of tournaments
amongst clubs
Identify necessary funding
opportunities for coach development
U20 Men’s grade established in 2004
Programmes established and
maintained and growth/results
recorded
Mentor coach programme works
efficiently
Assist with preparation of
representative teams to
tournaments
Ensure maintenance of high
standards and quality customer
service
Initiate talks with current providers
Same policies, registration
procedures, same rules, same
start and finish dates.
Programming consistency created
across the 4 Christchurch leagues
Ensure maintenance of high
standards and customer service
• See Coaching in Schools plan
Organisation and support provided
when requested by Executive Officer
Provide planning and coaching support
for holiday programme provision
Work with RAMS management for best
practice.
MEDIA RELATIONS AND
BASKETBALL PROFILING
To raise community awareness of
basketball and Canterbury Basketball
Association role
Liaise with relevant holiday
programme providers to offer
basketball coaching opportunities
Canterbury School children e.g.
Sport Canterbury,
Media plan implemented for ALL
major projects.
Develop and maintain strong links
with key community media – Print
media (local and National) radio,
local TV.

IDEAL PERSON PROFILE

To achieve success in the role of Basketball Development Officer, it is
important that the person has the following attributes:

Have a passion for basketball

Have strong coaching credentials
Be an outstanding communicator
Have excellent inter-personal skills
Have excellent (and timely) reporting skills
Be able to deliver (high quality) programmes in an educational setting
– at all levels
A sound knowledge of the Canterbury Basketball Association, its goals
and objectives and the programmes it supports.
Confidence dealing with the media, volunteers and local
authorities/community groups
Excellent computer skills

OTHER INFORMATION
The nature of the position will require the applicant to be involved in
work outside the traditional hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm. The position
will require a considerable evening and weekend work.
A current drivers license is required
The nature of the position (work carried out and hours completed) may
vary from year to year based on the continued financial support from
funding sources.