Basketball Ireland seek applications for U16 men's head coach position

Basketball Ireland are inviting applications for the position of Head Coach of Basketball Ireland's U16 Men's National Team. This is a voluntary postition.

The closing date for applications will be 17:00 on Wednesday, September 4th - with interviews to take place on Friday, September 6th at a time to be arranged with the candidate. 

You can download a copy of the full job specifications here.

Essential skills and Competences

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Excellent management and organisation skills.
• Excellent planning, delivery, and reflection skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, but also use their own initiative.  High level leadership skills.
• Ability to empathetically manage difficult conversations.  Ability to motivate.
• Shows integrity and is fair, equitable and ethical in approach.
• Able to adhere to policies and procedures as outlined by Basketball Ireland.  
• Willing to use the XPS system for National Team Operations

Candidates must also have:

1. Level 1 coaching qualification or equivalent from a different country.
2. Safeguarding Children and Young People.
3. Garda Vetting/Enhanced Access NI.
4. Extensive knowledge of Basketball Ireland's Code of Ethics for Children’s Sport.
5. Appropriate basketball coaching experience for the position applied
6. Committed to and has a proven track record of personal development and a willingness to embrace feedback.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form and send a "Basketball CV" to Head of International and Basketball Operations Christine Connolly via email on cconnolly@ireland.basketball