Position: Women's Coach
Club: University of Strathclyde Women's Basketball Club
Start Date: September 2025 to April 2026

Role Outline

Term Time Position: September to April
Evening & Weekend Hours: Wednesday afternoons (BUCS Games) and Tuesday mornings & Thursday evenings (training sessions)
Hourly rate/expenses: dependent on experience

Applications are invited for the position of Women's Coach at the University of Strathclyde Women's Basketball Club.

The Coach is required to lead, managed and deliver coaching services to the Women's Basketball Club including training and competitions. Club training sessions take place on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings at Strathclyde Sport, G4 0RF. Competitive fixtures take place on Wednesday afternoons and home games will take place at the same venue.

The successful candidate will create a positive, responsive and productive relationship with the Club and support the development of team(s) in training and competition.

The successful candidate will be expected to be registered/register as Self Employed with HMRC and hold their own coaching insurance policy.

Description

• Lead coaching at training sessions and on match days
• Attempt to improve technical and tactical development of players.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the student experience through high quality coaching which engages, sustains and increases participation.
• Maintain accurate records on training attendance, team selections, tactical, and technical analysis of Strathclyde players and opposition teams.
• Regular evaluation of team performance.
• In partnership with the committee, responsible and accountable for team selection, determining methods of selection and providing feedback to those not selected.
• Maintain regular communication with the Women's Basketball Club Committee, and Sports Union where required.
• Support the development of student leadership skills, particularly with club committee members
• Make sure all sessions comply with Health & Safety standards and maintain high standards with regards to Equality & Diversity.

Person Specifications

Essential

• Basketball coaching qualification
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent motivation skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience of university Basketball

Desirable

• Competitive experience at performance level in Basketball
• Level 2 or higher Basketball coaching qualification
• A clean driving license
• A first aid certificate

Rates of Pay

• Dependent on experience

Process:

Applications are considered via a CV and coaching experience by email outlining the following:

• Coaching experience
• Why you are interested in this role

Please submit applications to strathwbasketball@gmail.com

The University of Strathclyde Students' Association is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, number SCO05914