Vacancy: Head Coach - The Canterbury Academy – Men’s Academy
- judyhaynes
- Apr 29
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 30
Kent Crusaders are looking to appoint a head coach for The Canterbury Academy Men’s Programme. The coach will play a key role across the club and academy, reporting directly to the Director of Basketball.
The role is ideal for ambitious coaches who want the opportunity to develop and progress their coaching career. Coach development is a strength of the club, having supported numerous coaches to gain national team and professional coaching roles.
We are looking for someone with good basketball knowledge, combined with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. We pride ourselves as a club that puts people in the right situation with the support and mentoring to progress their basketball career.
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Start Date: Commences September 2025
Deadline for Application: 12th May 2025
Location
The job will be mainly based in Canterbury but will also include work in the Medway area.
Responsibilities
To be the head coach with the Men’s 6th Form Basketball Academy (16-19) at The Canterbury Academy. This will include team practices, national league games, leading individuals, video analysis and other associated roles.
To coach within the Key Stage 3/4 Junior Basketball Academy (11-16) at The Canterbury Academy.
To coach a junior national league team.
To assist in the development and administration of Kent Crusaders basketball club and junior club teams.
To approach coaching from a player development perspective.
To work within the club’s framework and philosophy.
To take a professional approach in the planning, preparation and organisation of their work.
To build and maintain relationships with various partners in the community and within the club.
To support and develop other coaches in the club.
There will be further opportunities to develop this role dependent on the appointed coach’s strengths and interests.
Qualifications
Significant performance coaching experience.
Experience coaching players of all ages and abilities and working with other coaches.
Current and clean driving license.
Ideally Level 3 basketball coaching qualification.
Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard, with 5 GCSE’s a C or above (preferably including Maths and English).
Additional Information
The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and understanding of the game of basketball and the operation of club basketball. They must be a strong communicator with players and club personnel alike. The role will require flexibility to work regularly at weekends.
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. References will be requested from your current/most recent employer and/or club.
How to Apply
Interviews will take place the week beginning 19th May. There are opportunities for suitable candidates to visit the academy as part of their application.
For further information or to visit please contact Director of Basketball, Adam Davies, on adam.davies@kentcrusaders.co.uk
Please send a copy of your CV and letter of application to Jesse Sazant no later than Monday, 12th May to jesse.sazant@kentcrusaders.co.uk
