HTS Girls Academy Basketball Coach Role 2024

The Holy Trinity school is seeking an elite experienced coach with immediate effect, to coach the girls Academy programme. It is with immense gratitude that we wish Kyla Nelson the very best of luck with her future career having accepted a coaching role at a University in Canada. The role at HTS will include all duties and responsibilities in maintaining and improving the successes within the girls 6th form academy along with assisting on the boys side.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated coach to join a professional coaching team in delivering an elite basketball programme within the school and alongside a National League programme with Sussex Storm. The school competes in the Academies Basketball League (CBL tier 2) and in national and county competitions for years 7-14 student athletes. Basketball is at the heart of the academy programme, with a professional approach across the board.


The role is ideal for a coach who would like the opportunity to develop and progress their coaching career. We are looking for someone with excellent basketball knowledge, combined with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

The school’s partnership with Sussex Storm Basketball Club will allow a separate working
arrangement to be made directly with the club for additional hours, which will require the flexibility to work regularly at weekends and some evenings. In this role the successful candidate should have knowledge and understanding of the game of basketball and the operation of club basketball.

The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements as set out in the Person Specification which accompanies the Job Description. Presentation of the Application Form and covering letter will form part of the selection process as will practical testing and interviews on the day. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on the date indicated.

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.

Application forms and details about the post are attached and on the website. All enquiries and completed application forms with covering letter / statement should be sent to
hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by the closing date or earlier.

We are seeking candidates who will commit to upholding our values and ethos as a faith school; however, although desirable, applicants do not need to be a practising Christian.

NB: The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.

Applications close on 17th October