• Drive game strategy, player growth, and team culture
• Oversee recruitment and support a high-performance program
• Lead community engagement, media, and club initiatives

Founding Leader | Public Face | Culture Builder

About the Club

The Tasmania Jewels are the newest addition to the WNBL, proudly becoming the league’s first expansion licence and ninth team. Built on Tasmania’s hallmark qualities of resilience, unity, and heart, the Jewels reflect the spirit of the island both on and off the court. With a deep commitment to our community and a clear vision for excellence, the Jewels are committed to establishing a strong culture that inspires players, fans, and future generations.

We represent Tasmania with pride in competition, in the community, and in everything we do.

About the Role 

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become our inaugural Head Coach - a foundational leader who will help shape everything that follows.

This role is for someone who understands that coaching success extends far beyond the whiteboard.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping our playing style, building team culture, and driving high performance across all facets of the program. As a key public face of the club, you will be a leader in our community, and a role model while remaining deeply connected to the island we represent.

This is a rare opportunity to build a program, inspire a state, and leave a lasting mark on Tasmanian basketball.

What Makes This Role Different

• You will be the second appointment in the organisation and a key voice in shaping the club’s identity, culture and standards.
• You will represent the club publicly - in media, community, commercial and stakeholder environments.
• You will play a critical role in establishing trust, credibility and connection with fans and partners from day one.
• You will be expected to lead with character, humility and strength, setting the tone for a high-performance culture grounded in strong values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a cohesive team culture built on resilience, accountability, and professionalism.
• Oversee game strategy, scouting, and video analysis to prepare the team for competition.
• Manage player development programs that support growth on and off the court.
• Drive recruitment, talent evaluation, and roster planning in collaboration with club leadership.
• Build strong working relationships with assistant coaches and high-performance staff.
• Represent the Jewels through community engagement, media appearances, and club initiatives, including youth and grassroots programs.
• Support club events and public engagements to strengthen the Jewels’ brand and visibility across Tasmania.
• Contribute to strategic planning, program development, and long-term success measures.

About You

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach at a professional level, with a strong track record of success.
• Deep knowledge of basketball strategy, game management, and player development.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a focus on building trust and fostering teamwork.
• Strong understanding of the WNBL landscape, including competition dynamics, player recruitment, and development strategies.
• Experience with modern basketball analytics, video analysis, and scouting systems.

Personal Attributes:

• A commitment to community engagement and the ability to represent the Jewels in a public-facing role.
• Personal alignment with the Jewels' core values.
• Mental toughness and emotional intelligence.
• Passion for building a culture of excellence, accountability, and mutual respect.

At the Jewels, we MARCH.

• MINDFUL - We respect each other, our fans, our stakeholders, our property, our facilities and our competitors
• AUTHENTIC - We represent the Tasmanian community – underestimated, hardworking, gritty
• RELENTLESS - We embrace challenges, fight through adversity and grit and grind to the final buzzer
• CONNECTED - We are connected as one club - Front Office, High Performance Team and players all aligned working together and for each other
• HUMBLE - We appreciate and understand it is a privilege to do what we do

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter outlining your coaching philosophy, how it aligns with the Tasmania Jewels' core values, and your vision for leading the Jewels to competitive success while building strong community connections.

Apply Now and show us why you're ready to take this program into its next exciting chapter.