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Job description
As the basketball coach of Gents 1, you will join D.B.V. Arriba, the student basketball association of the University of Twente. Gents 1 is our competitive team competing in the Second Division. You will work with an ambitious and international team of dedicated students who are eager to develop both individually and as a team.
You will lead two training sessions per week, on Mondays and Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30. In addition, you will coach the team during games, which mainly take place during the weekends, usually on Saturdays and occasionally on Friday evenings or Sundays.
You will play an important role in the team’s sporting development. You will prepare training sessions and games, develop players on both a technical and tactical level, and help the team get the most out of themselves together. You will also have the freedom to bring your own vision and coaching style to the team.
In addition to coaching Gents 1, you will become part of a close-knit and enthusiastic student basketball association, run by and for students. At Arriba, basketball is the heart of what we do, but our social atmosphere and the involvement of our members are equally important to us. We have five teams, and our shared passion for basketball connects players, coaches and members from different backgrounds and nationalities.
Would you enjoy coaching an ambitious student team at a high level and becoming part of our basketball community? Then we would love to get to know you!
Requirements
- You have experience coaching basketball teams
- You are tactically strong and able to communicate your vision effectively to players
- You are enthusiastic, a strong communicator and know how to motivate a team
- You know how to develop players both individually and as a team
- You are proficient in English
Conditions of employment
A part-time role (6 hours per week) for a period of one year, with the prospect of a permanent contract subject to satisfactory performance and unchanged business conditions.
The salary is up to €4.673,- gross per month for a full-time position (scale 8). The starting salary will depend on your qualifications and experience.
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- An excellent package of fringe benefits, including a good pension, holiday pay and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
- Free access to the sports facilities on campus.
- A minimum of 232 hours’ annual leave for full-time employment.
- A family-friendly organisation that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
Additional information
For further information about this vacancy, please contact: boardarriba@gmail.com.
Are you interested in this role? If so, please apply via the ‘Apply’ button below and attach your CV and covering letter.
Screening will be part of the recruitment process.
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