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Blackburn Vikings

Coaches - Positions Available

Big v coaches

 2026 COACH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

SENIOR WOMEN AND YOUTH MEN - NOW OPEN

Blackburn Vikings Basketball Association is seeking driven and development-focused Head Coaches to lead our Senior Women’s and Youth League Men’s team for the 2026 Big V Season. 

 Senior Women’s Head Coach - Key Responsibilities:

  • Foster a positive, inclusive and high performance team environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement as you lead the team in Division 2 for the 2026 season

  • Collaborate with the Youth League Women’s coach to ensure delivery of a unified and sustainable pathway for the women’s program at Blackburn Vikings

  • Embed the club’s culture and values in all aspects of your coaching and team operations.

 

Youth League Men’s Coach - Key Responsibilities:

  • Your journey will start with guiding the Youth League Men’s team through the Big V Qualification Series to determine Youth League 1 or Youth League 2 placement for the 2026 season

  • Throughout the 2026 season you will work closely with the Senior Men’s Coach to ensure alignment between the Youth League and Senior Men’s programs and facilitate the athlete pathway from Junior VJBL to Senior Big V Basketball

  • You will align with club values and long-term development goals

 

Key Qualities for both coaching roles:

  1. Demonstrated experience coaching at the senior or youth representative level

  2. Success in developing athletes and building a positive, accountable team culture that drives both individual and collective excellence.

  3. Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

  4. Current Basketball Victoria Coaching Accreditation

  5. Valid Working With Children Check

 

 We are looking for two passionate coaches who are committed to building a strong team culture, developing young athletes, and contributing to the long-term success of our program.  If this sounds like you, please send a cover letter and your basketball resume to: applications@blackburnvikings.com

 Applications will close 5pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

 Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.