International Schools Partnership Careers

ISP Basketball Coach Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The Basketball Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading extracurricular basketball activities for students. The role aims to promote teamwork, discipline, physical fitness, and sportsmanship while developing students’ basketball skills in a safe, motivating, and inclusive environment.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and supervise age-appropriate basketball training sessions and practice plans.
• Instruct students on fundamental and advanced basketball techniques, strategies, and game rules.
• Foster teamwork, fair play, respect, and discipline among players.
• Organize and lead games, tournaments, and inter-school competitions.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during practices, games, and events.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback for skill improvement.
• Collaborate with the Extracurricular Activities Coordinator and school staff to align the program with the school’s mission and values.
• Maintain basketball equipment and facilities in proper condition.
• Encourage participation, motivation, and positive attitudes in sports.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of basketball techniques, rules, and strategies.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students of different ages and skill levels.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Leadership skills to guide and inspire students.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to student development and well-being.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or related field (preferred).
• Coaching certification in basketball (national or international, desirable).
• First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles.

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.