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EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WANNEROO BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Following the announcement of the impending retirement of our longstanding administration team, the Wanneroo Basketball Association is seeking to appoint an Executive Officer to drive the next phase of growth of its highly successful operation.

As one of the largest Basketball Associations in Western Australia, preparing for relocation to a new purpose built facility in 2017, the role of Executive Officer will be instrumental in the ongoing success of the Wanneroo Basketball Association.   

This hands-on autonomous role will provide the successful candidate with the ability to drive the implementation of a range of strategic objectives, and provide leadership in the organisations pursuit a wide range of revenue growth opportunities.  As the Executive Officer you will run the day to day business operations, administer competitions and manage stakeholder relationships.

We seek a dynamic leader, with the ability to develop sound strategic plans and demonstrate success in the pursuit of organisational objectives.  Your commercial acumen will be matched by your skill in identifying and capitalising on strategic business partnerships, finding innovative cost effective solutions and applying a progressive approach to the management of a not for profit sporting organisation.  You will need to demonstrate a successful track record in managing and growing like-minded organisations.

As the successful candidate you will be provided with a blank canvas from which to grow the organisation.  With a new home soon to be under construction, you will be responsible for driving the Association through this period of change – with your strategic planning and innovation ensuring that the Association will survive and prosper in its new environment.  New structures, programs and approaches are open for consideration – with your drive and vision critical to their successful implementation.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in hands on management in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels
• A desire to be in the driver’s seat of a successful organisation
• Strategic thinker
• Understanding of financials
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proven track record in attraction of sponsorship and revenue generation
• Demonstrated commitment to Association development and to be accountable for performance
• Attention to detail and a well organised approach to work
• A collaborative approach to working with a proactive Board of Directors
• Experience in a not for profit environment
• National Police Clearance & Working with Children card will be required

Desirable Qualifications/Prior Experience

• Strong understanding of basketball
• Business or Sports Management related tertiary qualification

This is a full time position of 38 hours over a 7 day week, dependant on the activities of the organisation from time to time.  Due to the nature of the position and the Industry, weekend work and extended hours may be required.  An attractive remuneration package, with the potential of a performance based incentive, will be offered to the successful candidate.  Candidates are encouraged to indicate their salary expectation with the covering letter of their application.Confidential Enquiries should be directed to Ryan Hunter on 0429 374 793 (on or before 3 September 2015).Applications should be forwarded to Ryan Hunter, President of Wanneroo Basketball Association by close of business Friday 18 September 2015.

Applications must be submitted via email to welcome@wolves.asn.au.
 
DEVELOPMENT AND PARTICIPATION OFFICER (CASUAL)
WANNEROO BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Wanneroo Basketball Association, one of the largest Basketball Associations in Western Australia, is seeking to appoint a casual Development and Participation Officer to implement a range of skill development and participation programs on behalf of the Association.

This role will suit an autonomous self-starter, who is motivated to drive the implementation of a suite of new programs on behalf of the Association.  The hours worked will be directly related to your ability to successfully establish these new programs.  At all times the successful candidate will be driven by the objectives of developing a high performance culture for those children who want to represent the Wolves in elite competition and to increase the participation of casual basketballers within the Association.  As the Development Officer you will be responsible for all aspects of the new programs including program establishment, administration, budget management and implementation.

We seek a well credentialed basketball coach, who is excited by the blank canvas that they will be provided.  You will need to demonstrate a successful track record in working within a like-minded basketball environment.

Core Competencies

• Experience in delivery of basketball programs and elite player development
• State or National Level Coaching experience
• Association Coach Accreditation (Level 2)- desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels
• Demonstrated commitment to Association development and to be accountable for performance
• Attention to detail and a well organised approach to work
• A collaborative approach to working with a proactive Board of Directors
• Experience in a not for profit environment
• First Aid Qualifications and Working With Children Check.

This is a casual position, with hours to work reflective of the programs that are implemented.

Applications and enquiries should be forwarded to Glen Simpson, Vice-President of Wanneroo Basketball Association by close of business 4 September 2015.  Applications can be submitted via email to welcome@wolves.asn.au.