University of Chester
Basketball Women Club Coach
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Basketball Women’s Club Coach
Sport and Active Lifestyle | University of Chester
📍 Location: Exton Park Campus, Chester
💰 Rate of Pay: £25 per hour (maximum £2,100 per year)
📅 Contract: October–December and January–March (21 weeks total) 4 hours per week
📋 Reference: 3511-26
Inspire the Next Generation of Student Athletes
The University of Chester is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Basketball Women’s Club Coach to support the continued development of our successful student sports programme.
Working within the Sport and Active Lifestyle team, you will lead engaging coaching sessions, support student club leaders, and help create an inclusive, enjoyable, and high-performing environment for all participants.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate basketball coach who enjoys developing players, working with young adults, and contributing to the university sporting experience.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver structured, high-quality coaching sessions for Women's Basketball Club members.
- Create an inclusive environment that supports participants of all abilities.
- Work collaboratively with club captains and committee members.
- Act as a positive role model and ambassador for university sport.
- Adhere to the sportCHESTER Coaches Code of Conduct.
- Maintain regular communication with the Sport Development Team.
- Complete required safeguarding training and DBS checks before commencing the role.
- Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the position.
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Essential Requirements
To be successful, you will have:
- A minimum Level 2 Basketball Coaching Qualification.
- A Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport certificate.
- Experience working with young adults.
- Strong knowledge of basketball.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding motivational abilities.
- Experience planning and delivering effective coaching sessions.
- The ability to work independently and manage sessions confidently.
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Desirable Requirements
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience playing or competing in basketball at club level or above.
Why Join Us?
At the University of Chester, you'll be part of a vibrant sporting community dedicated to participation, development, wellbeing, and performance. We are committed to creating a culture built on fairness, diversity, belonging, and inclusion, where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
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If you are passionate about basketball coaching and want to make a positive impact on student sport, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help our student athletes develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game.
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