Head of Basketball

An opportunity to coach Basketball at Sacred Heart College is available from January 2027. As Head of Basketball /Head Coach of the Premiership 1st V team you will play a significant part in our Basketball programme. As a successful coach with experience preferably at Secondary level, you will join our dedicated sports team led by the Director of Sport.

You will be a passionate coach and leader committed to the development of young basketball student-athletes at the school, and foster individual and team aspirations in accordance with the spirit of Sacred Heart College. As Head of Basketball, you will play a significant part in continually developing and driving our student-athletes, coaches and staff, and your experience and leadership are keys to the ongoing success of the basketball programme.

Key responsibilities of the role:

·         Lead the full basketball programme to ensure Sacred Heart College is a leading secondary school in Auckland in terms of performance and quality participation, which includes the Year 7/8 programme

·         Head of Basketball, to oversee and/or coach the Premiership 1st V and Under 17A, Junior Premiere team

·         Oversee all coaching appointments and development of coaches and players

·         Oversee referee development programme, assign to games/tournaments as required

·         Organising trials and team selections for the programme including the Year 7/8s and Sports Institute

·         Administrative duties including in-school requirements and social media content

·         Committee member and contributor

·         Organise Preseason programmes, strength, and conditioning programmes of players/ teams

·         Organise holiday coaching clinics, and provide additional trainings as needed across all team

·         Attend all basketball regional and national tournaments including Aims games

·         Organise and maintain an accurate record of student pathway development

·         Attend weekly meetings with the Director of Sport and Teacher in Charge of Basketball

Key attributes:

• Experience in coaching at a high level, preferably at a secondary school or representative level (or higher)

• Ability to lead and engage student-athletes, coaches and staff with a clear vision and strategy

• Self-driven and motivated with strong communication skills

• Well-organised with a novice experience in Microsoft Office and Social Media platforms

This is a contract to service position for a 2-year period. It includes, but not limited to, presence at games/ tournaments on the weekends and during school holidays and coaching before and after school.

Please email your CV and covering letter to Melanie Inglis, Manager of Recruitment/HR on [email protected]. In subject line please specify the position you are applying for.

Applications close:  16th November 2026