About SPBA

The Southern Peninsula Basketball Association is the largest not-for-profit sporting organisation on the Mornington Peninsula, administering basketball from Mornington to Sorrento across our Dromana, Rosebud and Sorrento venues. SPBA delivers competitions, development programs and high-performance pathways for players, coaches, referees and officials at every level. We are a growing Association with a clear strategic agenda and a strong commitment to player development, community participation and sporting excellence.

About the Role

Our Programs Lead Coaches sit at the centre of the SPBA development pathway. You deliver program-based sessions that build the technical, tactical and physical foundations for players coming through the pathway from Baby Sharks, Aussie Hoops to Rising Sharks.

This is a hands-on coaching role for someone who can assist in designing scaffolded programs, lead on the floor with confidence, and contribute to the broader development culture at SPBA.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver structured program sessions aligned with the SPBA development framework
Assist in planning training plans
Contribute to the design and progression of the Southern Peninsula development pathway
Communicate clearly and professionally with players, parents and fellow coaches
Support the broader objectives of SPBA's pathway programs

About You

You're an experienced basketball coach (or equivalent playing experience) with the ability to develop junior players. You lead with strong values and bring the interpersonal skills to work effectively across a diverse coaching group and member base. You hold (or are willing to obtain) a Working With Children Check, and you're available for after school and/or weekend sessions across our Peninsula venues.

Club Coaching Accreditation is desirable. A genuine commitment to inclusion, integrity and development is essential.

Inclusion

SPBA has a commitment towards the inclusion of all members of the community across all facets of our sport. SPBA recognises the influence and impact sport has on the wider community and encourages participation from the wider community regardless of age, race, religion, or disability.

Child Safety

SPBA is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns are treated with the utmost seriousness. In line with the Basketball Victoria Child Safeguarding Policy, every staff member, coach, referee, volunteer, contractor, and member is expected to uphold professional boundaries, act as a positive role model, and always prioritise the wellbeing of children. Appointment to any role with SPBA requires compliance with mandatory screening, training, and reporting obligations, as we work together to ensure that every child feels safe, respected, and supported within our community.

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