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An outstanding opportunity has now become available to coach the West Coast Waves Women’s National Basketball League team based in Perth, Western Australia. This senior position will be responsible for all aspects of the West Coast Waves Program. This exciting and challenging role will involve:

• Delivering high performance outcomes for the Waves in line with Basketball WA’s Strategic Plan.
• Performing head coaching duties with the Waves including the development and implementation of off-season and preseason training programs
• Appointment of appropriate assistant coaches and other support staff (after discussion with, and approval of BWA CEO).
• Setting stretch targets and driving high performance outcomes for the Waves.
• Developing a ‘style of play’ that is unique to the Waves and provides WA with a competitive advantage.
• Forging stronger linkage between junior and senior performance programs and the WA Institute of Sport.
• Creating and promoting a high performance culture, professional attitude and leadership skills in the Waves and feeder programs.

This position is well suited to a strategic and creative thinker who is a ‘self starter’, has an abundance of energy and has excellent leadership and management skills. Excellent relationship building and written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to produce high quality documentation and achieve desired outcomes within a specified timeframe.

Experience in coaching basketball teams at a high level is essential, preferably with extensive experience in elite coaching.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a track record of being able to attract, retain and develop quality players.

An appropriate remuneration package will be discussed with the preferred applicant.

A full position description is available by clicking here or may be obtained by telephoning Lisa at Basketball WA on (08) 6272 0759.

Confidential applications may be made in word format, quoting the relevant position number and sent to lisa.teua@basketballwa.asn.au or marked ‘Confidential’ and mailed to The Chief Executive Officer, Basketball WA, PO Box 185 Floreat WA 6014.

Applications Close – 12 noon Friday 10 February 2012 (Western Standard Time)