It's not just Australia, Germany, the United States and probably France who will have to look for a new coach. Absent from the 2024 Olympic Games, New Zealand is also looking for a coach, and the Federation has chosen a rather original method to find one: posting a small ad!
Raised by BasketNewshere are some excerpts from this announcement:
Duration of mandate: from October 7, 2024 to September 2028
Employment status: Part time
Job Objective: Are you passionate about basketball and determined to lead the New Zealand Men's team to international success? The Tall Blacks are looking for a dynamic Head Coach to design and implement a cutting-edge programme for New Zealand's upcoming campaigns at the FIBA Men's Asia Cup 2025, FIBA Men's World Cup 2027 and the 2028 Olympic Games. You will lead and inspire the Tall Blacks team, working alongside assistant coaches and staff to foster a high-performance environment focused on progression and longevity.
Main responsibilities: As a key voice of the Tall Blacks team, you will establish and lead a team culture that reflects the values of both the New Zealand Basketball Federation and the Tall Blacks – embedding the values espoused by the Tall Blacks and the Federation into team identity and player development.
You will select athletes in accordance with the Federation's selection policy and FIBA guidelines, and collaborate with the High Performance Program Manager, assistant coaches and the Performance Health Team on campaign plans, competition and training schedules.
Demonstrating high level coaching skill, you will be tasked with developing and executing a Tall Blacks style of play for success on the international stage.
You will elevate athletes to international competition standards and cultivate their leadership potential. It is essential to establish a tailored learning environment for player development and set program objectives with the High Performance Manager and the Federation Program Director. You will develop in-depth analysis of players, the team and their opponents to inform skill development programs and game plans.
Building on the rich history of the Tall Blacks, you will aim to achieve the best results at the FIBA Men's Asia Cup 2025, with the aim of qualifying for the FIBA World Cup 2027 and the 2028 Olympic Games. As a result, you will elevate New Zealand to a top 20 basketball nation this term….
Desired skills and experience
- Demonstrated expertise in coaching the technical and tactical skills of 5×5 athletes, with minimal experience as a head coach at the high level in the ANBL, NBA or EuroLeague, or as a confirmed head coach in the NBL, or at the senior international level in 5×5 basketball
- Proven experience in effectively managing high performance coaches and staff within a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team…
How to apply:
To obtain a copy of the job description, please email to dave.wildash@nz.basketball
To apply, please send your current CV and cover letter addressed to Dave Wildash at dave.wildash@nz.basketball
Cover letters should explain why you think you are the right person for the job.
All applications must be received online and will be confirmed by email. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
