Organisation The University of Portsmouth (Sport and Recreation) Salary £20/hour Location Portsmouth (University of Portsmouth) Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 23 January 2026 Job Description The University of Portsmouth Basketball Club are recruiting a coach to lead their Men’s 2nd team for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, and beyond. The team currently competes in the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Tier 2 South East league.
Training sessions take place on Mondays, 6.30am - 9am (1st & 2nd team) and Tuesdays, 6.30am – 9am (2nd team) at Ravelin Sports Centre, with fixtures occurring on Wednesday afternoons (time and locations vary). Attendance at Wednesday fixtures is compulsory.
Main Responsibilities
-Lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of weekly training sessions
-Select the match day squad, communicating with players and team captain
-Attend fixtures and manage the match day squad
-Lead on performance team meetings where relevant, working with other support service staff to set goals, expectations and analyse results
-Attend club committee meetings where relevant
-Promote the club’s philosophy to all members
-Adhere to the University’s Code of Conduct and relevant policies
-Be fit to work with adults at risk
Criteria
-Essential: England Basketball Level 2 coaching qualification
-Essential: Previous playing and coaching experience
-Desirable: Good knowledge of Basketball, particularly within higher education