To establish a transparent, equitable, and performance-driven process for selecting Basketball Nova Scotia (BNS) Provincial Team coaches while ensuring alignment with BNS standards, organizational values, and athlete development objectives.
BNS is committed to building strong, consistent, and high-performance Provincial Team programs while providing opportunities for coaches to develop and contribute to the growth of basketball in Nova Scotia.
Each Provincial Team will be assigned the following coaching staff:
Head Coaches are encouraged to identify and recommend their own Assistant Coaches as part of the application and selection process. All proposed Assistant Coaches must be submitted to BNS for review and vetting prior to appointment.
BNS will conduct the appropriate screening and review of all proposed coaching staff and reserves the right to approve or decline any proposed Assistant Coach based on qualifications, screening results, conflicts of interest, program needs, or other relevant considerations.
If a Head Coach does not have preferred Assistant Coaches, BNS may work with the Head Coach to identify suitable candidates.
Teams requesting additional team staff must submit a written request to BNS outlining:
Approval of additional staff is at the discretion of BNS.
Head Coaches will be selected in September to allow sufficient time to work with BNS staff, plan identification sessions, and prepare for the player selection process.
Head Coaches will be involved throughout the identification and selection process and will have the opportunity to recommend Assistant Coaches. All proposed Assistant Coaches must be vetted and approved by BNS before appointment.
Applicants must submit:
Applications will be reviewed by the BNS Coach Selection Committee. Applicants may be shortlisted for an interview based on their experience, qualifications, coaching philosophy, leadership ability, and alignment with BNS program objectives. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Coach Selection Committee will be comprised of appropriate BNS staff and/or Performance Leads as determined by BNS.
Interviews may be conducted in person or virtually.
Evaluation will consider, but is not limited to:
Head Coaches will be selected by BNS based on the overall strength of their application, interview, qualifications, experience, and alignment with the objectives of the Provincial Team Program.
Head Coaches are encouraged to recommend their preferred Assistant Coaches.
All recommendations must be submitted to BNS for review and approval. BNS will vet all proposed Assistant Coaches to ensure they meet the required qualifications, screening standards, certification requirements, and expectations of the Provincial Team Program.
Final appointment of all Assistant Coaches is subject to BNS approval.
To be eligible for appointment to a Provincial Team coaching or team staff position, individuals must:
BNS reserves the right to determine eligibility based on the needs and best interests of the Provincial Team Program.
Coaches are expected to meet the NCCP certification requirements established by BNS and/or Canada Basketball for their respective Provincial Team and National Championship level.
Coaches who do not currently hold the required NCCP certification may still be considered for a coaching position, provided they are willing and able to complete the required training within the timelines established by BNS.
BNS is committed to supporting coach development and will provide financial assistance toward required NCCP certification.
BNS will cover 50% of the cost of approved NCCP certification requirements, with the coach responsible for the remaining 50%.
Coaches are responsible for completing the required certification within the timelines established by BNS. Failure to complete required certification may impact eligibility for future Provincial Team appointments.
Before beginning any coaching duties, all coaches and team staff must complete the required BNS screening process, which may include:
All screening requirements must be completed and approved by BNS prior to participation in Provincial Team activities.
Provincial Team coaching appointments are not guaranteed for multiple years and are not automatically renewed annually.
BNS will evaluate coaching performance throughout and following each Provincial Team season. Evaluation may include:
Future coaching opportunities and appointments will be performance-based and will consider the overall needs and direction of the Provincial Team Program.
BNS reserves the right to make changes to coaching assignments before, during, or following a season where deemed necessary and in the best interests of the program.
All Provincial Team coaching appointments are subject to final approval by BNS.
BNS reserves the right to:
The final objective of the selection and appointment process is to ensure that each Provincial Team has a qualified, committed, and athlete-focused coaching staff that reflects the standards and values of Basketball Nova Scotia.
Provincial Team Coach Application