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GREAT BRITAIN SENIOR WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Organization:
Type of Contract:
British Performance Basketball
This position will be on a temporary contractor basis between
July – September, 2008
(N.B. there may be requirement for further employment in
January 2009, based on initial match results)
Location:
Purpose of the Role:
The normal place of work will be at the British Basketball Senior
Women’s training camp within the UK (location yet to be
determined), and will also require extensive travel with the team
throughout Europe.
The delivery and development of a world class strength and
conditioning support service to the Great Britain Basketball
Senior Women’s team during the 2008 campaign. Working with
the National Lead for strength and conditioning to establish a
world class high performance training environment.
How to Apply:
Please send CV and statement of interest outlining applicable
skills and experiences to alicefrench@basketballgb.com, Tel: +44
(0) 20 7211 5280.
Please contact Ron Wuotila with any questions about the role
(ronwuotila@basketballgb.com, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7211 5281)
Closing Date: 28 TH March 2008
Interviews:
Dates to be decided
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
EMPLOYER:
RESPONSIBLE TO:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
SALARY BAND:
HOURS OF WORK:
LOCATION:
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Great Britain Senior Women’s Team
British Performance Basketball Ltd (BPB)
National Lead – Strength and Conditioning, and Senior Women’s Head Coach
no staff responsibilities
£125 per day rate
A minimum of 37 hours per week, but as the position involves training-camp
based strength and conditioning support, work outside of normal office hours
at evenings and at weekends will be required.
The normal place of work will be at the British Basketball Senior Women’s
training camp within the UK (location yet to be determined), and will also
require extensive travel with the team throughout Europe.
TENURE: This position will be on a temporary contractor basis between July –
September, 2008
(N.B. there may be requirement for further employment in January 2009, based
on initial match results)
PERIOD OF NOTICE:
30 days
Job Purpose
• The delivery and development of a world class strength and conditioning support service to the Great
Britain Basketball Senior Women’s team during the 2008 campaign. Working with the National Lead
for strength and conditioning to establish a world class high performance training environment.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
• The delivery of strength and conditioning services from an identified training camp location in the UK,
and at training venues and camps throughout Europe (as required)
• Working closely with the technical coaching staff of the senior women’s programme to place the
athletes in the team in the best possible position to be successful
• Deliver individual and group strength and conditioning sessions to members of the British Basketball
senior women’s team in a variety of training environments
• Work with the National Lead for strength and conditioning to improve performance through
developing, implementing and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes that reflect scientific
principles as they relate to adaptation, periodisation, peaking, tapering and injury rehabilitation
• Maintain a comprehensive, indexed database of work conducted with athletes and coaches
• Perform reliable physical monitoring and assessment activities for the profiling and tracking of squad
players
• Work effectively with other support services, including physiotherapy/medical services, to provide an
integrated approach to performance enhancement.
• Ensure that the delivery of the strength and conditioning service effectively meets its commitments to
athletes, coaches and British Basketball

• Coordinate nutritional intervention strategies for athletes during practice and competition
• Within the rules of professional confidentiality liaise with athletes, coaches and other support staff as
appropriate
• Work within the rules of the UK Professional Code of Conduct, standards and guidelines and, where
appropriate, the British Basketball host agency
• Undertake any other reasonable duties for the Performance Manager, National Lead for strength and
conditioning, Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, Team Manager, and other colleagues as requested
• Any other duties as may be requested by the Senior Head Coach and/or Team Manager
The post holder shares with all colleagues the responsibility:
i. for making suggestions to improve the working situation and contribute to positive employee relations
within their area of work and British Basketball as a whole;
ii. to cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment and
sports equity.
iii. for ensuring that the working environment is free of sexual and racial harassment and intimidation and
any other form of harassment constituting unacceptable behavior which is personally offensive.
iv. to comply with all aspects of the Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements.
v. to comply with all aspects of any codes of conduct that might apply by virtue of British Basketball
having a presence in facilities operated by third parties.
Person Specification:
• A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or related area specialising in the area of
physical preparation of elite athletes
• UK Strength and Conditioning Association Accreditation, or evidence of working towards acquiring.
• Significant experience in the provision of strength and conditioning services to athletes and coaches to
improve performance. It is desirable that this experience should include work with national teams and
their athletes
• A verifiable record of working within a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of strength and
conditioning services to high performance sport
• A comprehensive understanding of the physical demands of elite international basketball and the
preparation of basketball athletes for a high performance environment
• Excellent presentation and communication skills that can motivate behavioural change to have a
positive impact on performance
• Conveys an image that is consistent with BPB values, demonstrating qualities, traits and demeanour
that command respect
• Willing to work irregular hours and travel extensively both within the UK and overseas, with
overnight stays and weekend work
• Shows integrity and is fair, equitable and ethical in approach. Protects confidential information,
adheres to policies and demonstrates loyalty to basketball and the high performance team
• It is desirable that the candidate has knowledge of and connections with basketball clubs in Great
Britain, the USA and/or Europe
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of
activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate
processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.