We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Director of Basketball to join our team at Trinity Grammar School. This Full Time position (38 hours per week, 44 weeks per year), offers the opportunity to contribute to a high performing, student focused environment where teamwork and personal development are central to all we do.
Basketball is a cornerstone of the TGS Sport program and one of the highest participation sports within the School. Trinity competes in the Combined Associated Schools (CAS) competition, providing a strong and highly competitive environment across Sydney’s leading independent schools.
In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Sport - Basketball, coaching Basketball in the Senior School while also taking a lead role in managing and developing the Primary School Basketball program. You will also contribute to the broader delivery of a dynamic and engaging basketball program, enhancing students’ technical skills, game understanding, and fostering a lifelong enjoyment of the sport.
Based across the School’s Summer Hill and Strathfield campuses, you will work with both Primary and High School students. During the non-peak basketball season, you will apply your coaching and sports administration expertise to support other areas within the Sport and Co-curricular department.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high quality coaching across all levels of the Basketball program.
- Lead the coordination and allocation of referees and officials.
- Support the planning, preparation, and readiness of teams for competition.
- Act as a key point of contact for students, parents, and coaches, ensuring timely and professional communication.
- Mentor junior coaching staff and actively contribute to a positive team culture.
What we are looking for
- Demonstrated basketball coaching experience, particularly with junior and adolescent athletes (school or high-performance environments preferred).
- Strong ability to mentor, guide, and support student development both on and off the court.
- Association Coach (Level 2) accreditation or higher (desirable).
- Experience using video analysis platforms such as Hudl, Sportscode, or FastDraw (desirable).
- Understanding of CAS and/or GPS sporting environments.
Why join us?
- Full Time employment with competitive salary and benefits
- Flexibility to coach at Association, Representative, and State levels (if desired).
- A supportive, professional, and high performing coaching environment.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
Join us in shaping the growth and development of the next generation of basketballers and making a lasting impact on students. For further information, please contact Lisa Giurissevich, Senior HR Advisor [email protected]
Apply now via the "Apply Now" link by 4pm, Friday 12th June 2026. The school may interview appropriate candidates as they apply.
