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Basketball Coach Support

Volunteering opportunity with Fife Steel Basketball Club

Organisation
Fife Steel Basketball Club
Type
Sports / Outdoor activities
Benefits
Sport / Outdoor activities
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Travel expenses will be discussed with volunteers on an individual basis.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO97475 · updated 13 June 2025

About this opportunity

Fife Steel Basketball Club (FSBC) are looking for enthusiastic basketball Coach Support volunteers to help with the delivery of basketball for players during practice, including the delivery of basic basketball skills to players at a high level, including supporting team sportsmanship, encouraging players enjoyment in the sport.

To be successful as a Coach Support, you should have an awareness of basketball and have good communication skills. Ideally a Coach Support should be physically active and have good leadership skills.

FSBC are looking for Coach Supports who can enthuse players of various ages through different evening training sessions during the week, and/or who can run "After School or Lunch Time" sessions with the support from other Coaches.

FSBC delivers sessions to a wide group of abilities & ages from 7-76 year olds, for all genders. Training sessions start with the Under 10s through to Fife Steel Men who compete a local and regional level.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

The person will be given an initial induction to the club, then asked to shadow existing Coaches.
PVG and valid First Aid Certificate required.

Experience

Knowledge of basketball.
Good physical condition.
Be able to motivate players.
Good leadership skills.
Attention to detail.
Having good concentration skills.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; Trial Period

Travel

High Schools across Kirkcaldy and Central Fife.

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