Welcome to the Gold Coast Basketball application portal for a position as a Gold Coast Basketball Representative Coach/Assistant Coach.

All questions are compulsory, please email Mark Bradtke (Gold Coast Basketball Development Manager) if you have any further questions on  bdm@gccrba.com.au

Note that our process for team selection is transitioning this year beginning with the U14 age group.

All players wanting to trial for a Gold Coast Basketball Representative team must be enrolled in our PREP FOR REP PROGRAM (which will be conducted the term prior to grading for each age group).

Coaches will need to be available for the Prep for Rep program for the age group that they are applying for.

Please see details below.

 

• Must attend Gold Coast Basketball coach development sessions and adopt the Gold Coast Basketball Style of play. 
• Possess or be willing to obtain Level 1 coaching accreditation.
• Possess previous coaching experience or basketball experience at a level that suggests you will be capable of providing quality coaching to the relevant age group.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership for the team (staff and athletes), including organisation, planning and disciplinary requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to communicate appropriately in the coordination of selections, preparation, competition and post-competition phases of the season.
• Be knowledgeable of current coaching trends and have a desire for continuous improvement of your coaching skills.
• Must hold a current Bluecard
• Ability to attend and coach at all rep skills sessions, trainings and tournaments.
• Must attend Prep for Rep Program, players will be selected into rep teams from this program

• Must attend Gold Coast Basketball coach development sessions, and adopt the Gold Coast Basketball Style of play.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Level 1 coaching accreditation.
• Must hold a current Bluecard
• Display a positive attitude.
• Display ability to work with and under the direction, leadership and guidance of the Head Coach, Coaching Coordinator’s and Development Manager.
• Have ambitions to continue your coaching development, and move towards Head Coaching in the future.
• Must attend Prep for Rep Program, players will be selected into rep teams from this program

To hold a Gold Coast Representative coaching position you must hold a level 1 coaching certificate (at a minimum) or attend the level 1 coaches course to become accredited.  Gold Coast Basketball will hold a level 1 coaches course prior to the start of season.

 

 

Gold Coast Basketball will endeavour to nominate the following teams in the 2025 season if we have sufficient numbers at the trials and the standard of players’ skill levels is of representative standard.

Gold Coast Rollers - First Team

Gold Coast Waves - Second Team

Gold Coast Breakers - Third Team

Gold Coast Tides - Fourth Team

Gold Coast Combers - Fifth Team

All sessions at Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre

Sunday 27th October 2024

Sunday 17th November 2024

Sunday 24th November 2024 

TRIAL DATES (invite only from Prep for Rep)

As there are only three sessions for Prep for Rep for the U14's trials will be required.

Tuesday 28th January 2025

Thursday 30th January 2025 

Note: Any parent/relative applying for a coaching position is not required to attend trials.

Proposed dates (pending venue availability)

Sundays

February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

No Rep trials will be held for U12's teams will be selected from the Prep for Rep Program.

 

1. To be considered for a position, each Coach and Assistant MUST have or agree to attain the level one coaches accreditation before the rep season commences; Gold Coast will meet the cost associated with this, and coaches must be available for all rep trials on the following dates.
2. All appointed coaches immediately become a part of the selection panel for all teams in that age group/gender; therefore, they are responsible for assisting in selecting all teams. 
3. Gold Coast Basketball has implemented coaching policies for all age groups, as a Gold Coast coach you must agree to implement the training/playing guidelines as outlined by the Basketball Development Manager (These will be discussed at the interview stage and includes GC Basketball Style of Play).
4. Coaches related to players (that have applied for positions) will not be a part of team selections related to that child's team.  
5. All coaching positions are held on a volunteer basis. Gold Coast Basketball retains the right to remove coaches that are not acceptable in the view of the development officer.

For your application to be accepted you must have a current Blue card (please upload a photo in the designated area below).

If you do not have a Blue card, please click the link below and apply online.

Steps for volunteers to apply for a blue card

Create an online blue card account at LINK, you will need to know your CRN number (on your driver’s license or other valid forms of ID).

Please note your account number when creating your account.
Email Dillan at Gold Coast Basketball (office@gccrba.com.au) the following to have your account linked:
Blue card account number
Date of birth
Once you are notified your account is linked, you will be able to apply for a volunteer blue card via the blue card portal - LINK
 

Useful videos:

Things to know before applying for a blue card - LINK

How to register for an online account - LINK

How to apply for a blue card as a student or volunteer - LINK

 

Applications for U14's close on Wednesday 23rd October

Applications for U12's close on Friday 29th November

No applications will be accepted outside of this form