Reports to: / General Manager
Direct Reports: / nil
Full/Part-time / Full Time
Working Relationships: / · Basketball Associations
· Affiliated members
· Basketball Community
· Officials
· Coaches / · Schools
· Volunteers
· BBNZ
· Sport Wellington
Date Reviewed: September 2017
BACKGROUND
Capital Zone Basketball Trust (CZBT) is the Regional Sports Office (RSO) for basketball in the Greater Wellington Region. Areas include Upper & Lower Hutt, Porirua, Wellington, Kapiti and Wairarapa. Our role is to lead the development of basketball in the region and co-ordinate the efficient and effective delivery of services to the basketball community.
CZBT Purpose – Basketball is the sport of choice in the Wellington region.
CZBT Mission – To lead the growth and development of basketball in Greater Wellington Region by the delivery of exceptional basketball programmes in a collaborative, community focused and sustainable manner.
Strategic Pillars:
· Develop infrastructure
· Participation
· Development pathways
· Financial viability and sustainability
· Brand development and community engagement
· Regional and community leadership
SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF ROLE
Lead the development and delivery of contemporary basketball programmes within the capital region.
This includes:
· design of learning and development frameworks,
· training needs analysis,
· training design incorporating ‘style of play’ as agreed by stakeholders which player and coach development will be driven from.
· management of training delivery to ensure high quality targeted development programmes are delivered.
· support the team by completing any other activities or tasks as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Leadership
To lead the development of basketball initiatives to enhance the delivery of basketball and ensure a unified approach to basketball within the region
2. Stakeholder Management
· Build strong and trusting relationships with Associations to ensure easy communication of ideas, plans and resource.
· Ensure all stakeholders are communicated to in a manner that is appropriate, effective and always professional.
· Attend and/or lead meetings relevant to coaching and player development.
· Support positive relationships, internal and external to promote and grow basketball and the CZBT brand.
3. Basketball Development
· Work with Associations to develop policies and programmes, in alignment with CZBT’s strategic plan, for growth of basketball in our region.
· Understand the community within which they are operating to maximise development and participation.
· Manage CZBT’s database for players, coaches, managers, and key volunteers.
· Work with other CZBT staff to organise an effective timetable for any development programmes and / or training sessions and maintain an annual development calendar marking all events.
4. Player and Coach Development
· Work in partnership with Associations to manage all necessary CZBT representative programme requirements.
· Actively recruit and retain players across all age level including new participants.
· Develop and advertise programmes and courses for players, coaches and officials to develop their skills.
· Identify and facilitate development of elite players at all levels.
· Identify and facilitate development of coaches at all levels.
· Local pride and identity are fostered and promoted through strong representative pathways.
· Develop well rounded members of the community.
5. Leagues and Tournaments
· Develop and facilitate junior and senior leagues across the region.
· Actively encourage and market the leagues.
· Facilitate scheduling of officials across all levels.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
· Demonstrated record of success with player and coach development and recruitment.
· Strong coaching background across multiple age groups and levels with a commitment to increasing participation in the sport
· Strong interpersonal skills, across a wide range of stakeholders and being able to create strong lasting relationships with players, coaches and officials
· Evidence of personal contribution as a strong team player, facilitating effective team-working to deliver outcomes
· Demonstrated high level of communication skills, both written and oral, including interpersonal, negotiation and consultation skills. Able to interact and communicate to a wide range of people.
COMPETENCIES
Competency / Objective
Leadership / · Ability to lead and promote innovation and achievement and a willingness to embrace change
· Demonstrates high calibre leadership and influencing skills with the ability to secure the necessary support to deliver results
· Evidence of leading change through people and achieving success by working with others.
Customer Focus / · Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer focussed solutions.
Results Focus / · Consistently achieves results even under challenging circumstances.
· Sources all necessary information in making decisions on potential opportunities
· Focused on outcomes but remains strategic in thinking and implementation;
· Makes things happen, fast – but not knee-jerking;
· Energetic, enthusiastic and positive about achievement; can change gear quickly.
Problem Solving and Decision Making / · Balanced decision making ie: considers relevant information to draw a reasonable and appropriate conclusion; appreciates the consequences of decisions.
Organised / · Well organised, can comfortably and easily manage a variety of projects at once; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; aligns resources to priorities; prioritises work to align with importance; can respond to urgency as needed; sees a project through from start to finish.
Knowledge and Experience / · Recent coaching experience
· Has a wide understanding of current trends and strategies for wider basketball development
· Proven record of consultation, development and delivery of basketball programmes for a variety of ages.
Team player / · Understands importance of team work; optimises and leverages the strengths of a team; can be relied on;
Culturally aware / · Understands importance of Maori tikanga – respectful of cultural practice; takes advice on matters unknown to ensure appropriate organisational representation; walks the talk; champions and promotes inclusion in outputs.
Integrity and Accountability / · Maintains a high standard of ethical practice, remaining fair, honest, reliable and trustworthy in dealings with all people
· Demonstrates loyalty to CZBT’s vision and values through own practices
· Portrays a professional image to customers (internal and external) and actively supports the organisation’s initiatives
· Takes responsibility for own actions, does not make excuse
Self-Awareness / · Evidence of self-belief and the confidence and energy to overcome obstacles to achieve the best outcomes for service improvements.
· Evidence of understanding of own strengths and limitations and self-impact on others.
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PD – CZBT Basketball Development Manager