Men's Basketball Coach (University of Portsmouth 2nd team) Organisation The University of Portsmouth (Sport and Recreation) Salary £20/hour Location Portsmouth (University of Portsmouth) Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 30 June 2026 Job Description Are you a passionate and experienced basketball coach looking to work in a dynamic university sport environment? The University of Portsmouth is seeking enthusiastic Basketball Coaches to lead and develop our thriving BUCS programme, specifically with our two men’s teams.Purpose of the RoleOur club consists of two men’s teams and one women’s team, competing across BUCS leagues against other Universities in the South East region. The club requires a coach to lead on the training and fixtures of the 1st team (South Eastern Tier 1 league), and another to lead on the training and fixtures of the 2nd team (South Eastern Tier 2 league). There is an expectation that the coaches will work collaboratively to foster a performance environment across the whole club, alongside the Women’s coach. The successful candidates will deliver regular training sessions from September to April and attend fixtures throughout the season.Training ScheduleAll sessions take place at the Ravelin Sports Centre:Monday: All teams – 6:30am–9:00amTuesday: Men’s 2nd – 6:30am–9:00amFriday: Men’s 1st Team – 6:30am–9:00amFixtures are scheduled on Wednesday afternoons (times and locations vary).Key Responsibilities include:Planning and delivering structured, engaging training sessions (technical & tactical focus) Leading team selection and managing match day squads Supporting and attending weekly BUCS fixtures (Wednesdays) Collaborating with the club committee, including delivering trials Contributing to the development of a positive club cultureCriteriaEssential: England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualificationEssential: Excellent organisation skillsEssential: A confident communicator who can engage and motivate student athletesDesirable: Experienced or knowledgeable in university-level sport How to apply To apply, please complete this online application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVppn7jbp2MGfYo5ZQxhN312dksL7YJD2kNHTaI3QV_EnwA/viewform Share X LinkedIn Email