Description
The Oxford University Men’s Blues Basketball Team are seeking a committed and knowledgeable Head Coach to lead a competitive and motivated squad for the 2025/26 season and the near future.
Following a successful year — including a Varsity victory over Cambridge and wins at both the Les Parisiennes Tournament in Paris and the Town vs Gown game — the Blues are aiming for promotion as a goal for the upcoming season.
With a strong core of players and a good mix of undergraduates and postgraduates students who will remain at the university for the next 2–3 years, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term project.
About the Role The Blues compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league, with matches held on Wednesdays.
The Head Coach will be expected to:
● Lead two to three training sessions per week.
● Attend all BUCS matches (home and away). All travel costs for away games will be reimbursed.
● Assist in player selection and trials from late September (Week 0 Michaelmas Term) onwards in collaboration with team Captains
● The role offers a salary of £140 per week during term time in Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, as well as Week 0 of Michaelmas Term. For specific dates, see Oxford’s term calendar: https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/facts-and-figures/dates-of-term Coaches are required to hold at least a Level 1 coaching qualification and must have previous coaching or playing experience.
This is a unique chance to coach high-level student-athletes at one of the world’s top universities and to join a close-knit and ambitious sporting community.
Please note: This is a self-employed, consultancy-based position.
The University of Oxford will not sponsor or support visa applications for this role. If you’re interested or would like to learn more, feel free to get in touch at [email protected].
NOTE: THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL CLOSE ONCE THE POSITION IS FILLED NOT THE DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE
