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 has changed moving forward.

All players wanting to trial for a Gold Coast Basketball Representative team must attend our Representative Trials, which will be conducted on the following dates at GCSLC, times and days will vary dependant of court availability.

Any non parent coaching application is required to attend our try out sessions. If a parent is applying to coach they will be invited to the Combine Day only.

Boys Trials

Stage 1 Session 1, 8th October 4-6pm, Session 2, 20th October 20th 4-6pm. A cut to be made after these two session.

Stage 2, Session 1 - 27th October 4-6pm, Session 2, 3rd November 4-6pm. A cut will be made after these two sessions.

Session 3 7th November 5.30pm-8pm. Combine Day (invitation only) players invited to this day are guaranteed a position in one of our representative teams. The Combine Day will include parent education, uniform fittings and final team allocations. 

Girls 

Stage 1 Session 1, 19th October 4-6pm, Session 2, 22nd October 4-6pm. A cut to be made after these two session.

2nd November 4-6pm. Combine Day (invitation only) players invited to this day are guaranteed a position in one of our representative teams. The Combine Day will include parent education, uniform fittings and final team allocations.

 

• 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
• Complete the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport portal.
  https://www.playbytherules.net.au/elearning-scenarios/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-sport-induction-course
• Ability to attend and coach at all rep skills sessions, trainings and tournaments.
• Must attend Rep Trials, if you don't have a child participating in the trials. If you do have a child trialling, you must attend the Combine Day.

• 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 club coaching accreditation.
• Must hold a current Bluecard
• Complete the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport portal.
  https://www.playbytherules.net.au/elearning-scenarios/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-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 Rep Trials, if you don't have a child participating in the trials. If you do have a child trialling, you must attend the Combine Day.

To hold a Gold Coast Representative coaching position you must hold a level 1 coaching certificate (at a minimum) or attend the level 1 club coaches course to become accredited.  Gold Coast Basketball will hold a level 1 coaches course through out the year.

Team training to commence mid January, (2 x 90 minute sessions a week)

Grading games from Feb 20-21st 2027.

Season start , round 1 April 18th 2027, with season end June 20th. Grand Final Jun 27th.

U14 Boys: Hosted by Townsville from July 7th - 10th, 2027

U14 Girls: Hosted by Sunshine Coast from July 1st - 4th, 2027.

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. Coaches related to players that are participating in the trials will not be required to attend the trials (sessions 1 & 2). They will be invited to attend session 3 - Combine Day where the final team selections will be made.
3. All appointed coaches, who don't have children trialling, 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. 
4. 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).
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 basketball 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 close on the 5th of October 2026

No applications will be accepted outside of this form