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Job Description: Essex Swish Basketball Coach

 

Job Title: U14 Boys NBL Head Coach and/or U14 Girls NBL Head Coach

 

Organization: Essex Swish Basketball Club

 

Location:  Rayleigh, Essex

 

Position: Head Coach

 

Salary: Paid.

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Overview: 

 

 Roles and Responsibilities

1. Coaching and Development:

 

• Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions tailored to various age groups and skill levels.

• Develop and implement effective training programs to enhance individual and team performance.

• Teach fundamental basketball skills, including shooting, dribbling, passing, and defensive strategies.

• Communicate regularly with Essex Swish board with progress or concerns of players.

 

2. Training/Game Management

• Prepare game strategies and conduct pre-game and post-game analyses.

• Manage in-game decision-making, including player rotations, timeouts, and tactical adjustments.

• Ensure players understand and execute game plans.

• Conduct team training sessions 1 x per week with 1 game on the weekend.

 

3. Developing Culture

• Build a strong culture based on discipline, respect and hard-work.

• Promote a healthy, friendly and inclusive team environment in which all players can thrive.

• Develop leadership skills in players and assign team roles and responsibilities.

• Encourage academic and personal growth alongside athletic development.

 

4. Administration

• Maintain accurate records of player attendance, performance, and progress.

• Organize and oversee team logistics, including travel arrangements, equipment

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5. Club Etiquette and Punctuality

• Engage with members of the Swish community including players, parents and fans.

• Represent Essex Swish both online and offline professionally and positively.

• Be a positive role model to younger players within the club.

• Wear Swish merchandise when coaching during team training sessions or matches.​​