Job Description

Lead the recruitment, development, and management of Perth Redbacks coaches and players across WABL, State Championships & development programs. This role ensures consistent frameworks for performance, aligns pathways to higher-level programs (including NBL1), and oversees quality and consistency in all performance basketball activities.

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Key responsibilities

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- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process for WABL and State Championship coaching staff to ensure alignment with association standards
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- Manage the association's coaching framework, ensuring a structured pathway for upskilling and professional development for all personnel
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- Facilitate a regular calendar of educational opportunities and mentorship programs to foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence
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- Monitor coaching performance through formal reviews and data-driven feedback mechanisms to ensure program quality and long-term retention
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- Manage the recruitment and selection processes for representative programs, ensuring transparency and professional communication with stakeholders
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- Oversee the implementation of player development frameworks, utilizing standardized monitoring tools to track skill progression and retention
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- Administer high-level player development programs to provide a structured and competitive pathway for the association's most talented athletes
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- Lead the integration of junior talent into senior pathways, ensuring a explicit and connected transition from WABL programs into the NBL1 environment
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- Deliver a professionally managed WABL and State Championship program, ensuring all logistics, communications, and administrative milestones are met
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- Ensure consistency in basketball philosophy, terminology, and processes across all levels of the association to maintain a cohesive performance culture
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- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
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- Availability: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings for WABL Training & Skills Sessions
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- Availability: Sunday for WABL Home Game Days
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About you

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- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor coaches and players
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- Sound knowledge of high-performance basketball systems and talent identification
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- Ability to develop and implement structured frameworks and annual strategic plans
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- Excellent conflict resolution and stakeholder communication abilities
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- High attention to detail in program administration and compliance
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📌 Player & Coach Development Manager (Perth)
🏢 Perth Basketball Association
📍 Perth