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

All coaches must attend our trials and team selection sessions, dates for this program are below:

Girls Trials Stage 1: Tuesday October 14, 21 and 28th 4pm till 6pm. Cut to top 50 players.

Girls Combine Day: Sunday November 16th 8am till 12pm. Final teams announced and program information delivered

Boys Trials Stage 1: Thursday October 16, 23rd, 4pm till 6pm. Open to all athletes. Cut to top 65-70 players.

Boys Trials Stage 2: Tuesday November 4, 11th, 4pm till 6pm. Top 65-70 players only. Cut to 50 after second session.

Boys Combine Day: Sunday November 16th 8am till 12pm. Final teams announced and program information delivered

All sessions are at Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre

This is the trial process.  Note that independent coaches will be a part of the selection process.

All candidates agree to commit to the full season requirements listed below:

U14 Try outs and team selection sessions - (See above dates)

Training schedule: Starting from 26th January Subject to court availabilty.

Boys Teams

Mondays/Thursdays 4.30-6.00pm or 6.00pm-7.30pm

Girls Teams

Mondays/Wednesdays 4.30-6.00pm or 6.00pm-7.30pm 

 

Season Dates:

Grading

Grading week 1 - Feburary 21-22

Grading Week 2 - Feburary 28th, March 1st

Grading Week 3 - March 7-8

Grading Week 4 - March 14-15

Grading week 5 - March 21-23

Season Proper

Carnival Week 1 - March 29th

Carnival Week 2 - April 25-26

Carnival Week 3 - May 2-3 Super Carnival

Carnival Week Mid Season Challenge - May 9-10

Carnival Week 4 - May 16-17

Carnival Week 5 - May 23-24

Carnival Week 6 - May 30-31

Carnival Week 7 - June 13-14

Semi-Finals - June 20

Finals - June 21

State Championships

Boys - Thursday 2nd July - Sunday 5th July 2026, hosted by Cairns Basketball

Girls - Wednesday July 8th - Saturday 11th July 2026, hosted by Sunshine Coast

• Must adopt the Gold Coast Basketball Style of play. Playbook available.
• 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
• Must complete and show certificate with the "Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course"
• Ability to attend and coach at all games trainings and tournaments.
• Must attend trials and combine day sessions, 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
• Must complete and show certificate with the "Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course"
• 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 Try outs and team selection sessions, 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.

 

 

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

 

Please complete this course prior to lodging your application. Attach your completed certificate.

Course link https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/user_login

 

 

Successful Head Coach only candidates will receive the following remuneration package:

$500.00 petrol voucher

$100.00 Gold Coast Basketball Merchandise Credit

 

Applications close on the 9th October 2025

No applications will be accepted outside of this form