Basketball South Australia (SA) is currently accepting applications to join our casual pool of SSO’s. 

The SSO is the face of Basketball SA in our stadiums and the first point of contact for our members. SSO’s play a critical role in referee and game management, and you will be provided with training in both of these areas. 

To be successful in this role you must be a team player! You need good communication and customer service skills, be friendly, approachable, and have a genuine desire to help and support players, coaches, referees and spectators to ensure everyone can enjoy the game of basketball. 

If you are a current player, a student, or just looking for some extra work in the evenings, we would love to hear from you. Shifts are available weeknights and Saturday mornings in multiple stadiums throughout the Adelaide Metropolitan Region and we can fit them in around your current basketball or other commitments.

Duties

• Check court surfaces are clean and suitable for playing. If there is any doubt regarding safety consult with the referees and work together to resolve any issues.
• Ensure required equipment is available prior to the first game and packed away after the last game.
• For competitions in which match balls are provided by Basketball SA, secure match balls at the completion of each game.
• Be the first point of contact for first aid incidents and safety concerns and monitor stadium supplies.
• Liaise with teams to confirm team selections and process payments.
• Provide hands on support and leadership to the referee team and other stadium staff (if present).
• Provide access to staff room or referees room if available for referees and staff.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor games, including player, coach and spectator behaviour and be visible and accessible to referees, coaches, team managers and spectators.
• Actively engage with referees throughout game stoppages to provide and receive feedback in relation to the state of play and to address any concerns.
• Be approachable and available to respond to enquiries from referees, coaches, team managers and spectators.
• Responsible for impartially resolving conflict and appropriately managing situations in line with Basketball SA’s Behaviour Management Framework and to encourage and uphold Basketball SA’s Codes of Behaviour.
• Complete reports at the conclusion of each shift to provide feedback to the Manager, Referee Services Framework and the Referee Services and Development Coordinator around referee performance.
• Complete referee rosters for some competitions, liaising with the Referee Services and Development Coordinator around rostering issues.
• Report events and/or issues accurately with relevant detail as required. Reports may include but are not limited to the following categories:
  • Accidents
  • Behavioural Concerns
  • Hazards
  • Incidents
  • Injuries
  • Shift Summaries

Qualifications

• Current Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• Senior First Aid Certification
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Level 1C referee course, Association Development (internal training provided)
• Level 0 Community Coaching Course (internal training provided)

For more information and to apply: Send your resume through to contact@basketballsa.com.au

Basketball South Australia is searching for a driven and experienced High‑Performance coach who is ready to make a meaningful impact on men’s basketball in South Australia. This role offers the opportunity to lead a state‑wide performance pathway, working with talented athletes and coaches in a progressive, high‑performance setting.

As the Performance Pathways Lead (Men’s) you will play an integral role in designing and delivering a program that empowers young athletes to excel off the court, helping them reach their potential on the court.  You will be a key leader of the South Australian basketball community and be fundamental in driving the development of our athletes.

You will:

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of the National Performance Program (NPP), State Performance Program (SPP) and Emerging Athlete Development Program (EADP) and all activities associated with them.

• Organise, coordinate, support, administer and deliver all underpinning Development Program events (e.g., Under 13, 14 Camps and Under 12 Skill Days) each year.

• Connect engage and tell the story of Basketball South Australia’s High-Performance program. 

• Demonstrate continuous improvement across all areas of the High-Performance program.

• Work closely and strategically with Basketball Australia’s High-Performance program and pathways. 

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader, with a focus on developing individuals and fostering a high-performance culture. They will be confident in demonstrating their technical, tactical, and social understanding of athletes.

With relevant basketball experience, proven coaching ability and strong organisational and planning skills, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the Performance Pathways team. 

If you are looking for a new challenge in an exciting role, please submit a covering letter addressing the key competencies, and resume on SEEK to Tim Brenton, CEO by 5.00pm Friday 22nd May 2026.

Find the Position Description here.

Apply via seek here!