Updated 10thAugust 2026
Salary: £12,000 per year
Hours: 15–20 hours per week (approximately 16 hours on average, flexible)
Location: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire
Fastbreak Basketball is an ambitious community basketball organisation dedicated to increasing participation and developing young people through basketball, from beginner level through to National League competition.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and reliable Operations & Administration Coordinator to become a key member of our team.
This is much more than an administration role. You will help build and support an organisation that aims to provide outstanding opportunities for young people through basketball.
This is a unique opportunity to become one of the first key members of our growing organisation. You will work closely with the Director and play an important role in shaping how Fastbreak Basketball develops over the coming years.
You will work closely with the Director, gradually becoming responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
During your first three to six months, you will be based primarily at our office in Cambourne, receiving comprehensive one-to-one training and mentoring. Once established in the role, there will be increasing flexibility with a combination of office and home working.
Main responsibilities
Be the first point of contact for parents and players.
Manage registrations and player records.
Coordinate communications by email and WhatsApp.
Update website content and online systems.
Support Basketball England and PlayHQ administration.
Coordinate coaches, venues and training schedules.
Maintain safeguarding and compliance records.
Prepare newsletters and assist with social media.
Support sponsorship, fundraising and grant administration.
Assist with bookkeeping and prepare information for payroll and our accountants.
Help organise tournaments, camps and community events.
Identify opportunities to improve systems and make the organisation more efficient.
You enjoy organising people, solving problems and making things happen.
Ideally, you will have:
Excellent organisational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good IT skills and confidence using online systems.
A positive, professional and proactive attitude.
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
High levels of integrity, reliability and attention to detail.
Previous basketball knowledge is not essential.
Full training will be provided.
Flexible working arrangements.
Comprehensive one-to-one training and mentoring.
A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
The opportunity to help shape a growing community organisation.
The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
The opportunity to grow with the organisation as it develops.
This role may particularly appeal to:
an experienced administrator looking for flexible part-time work;
an office or operations manager seeking a rewarding community role;
someone returning to work after a career break;
a retired or semi-retired professional;
or anyone passionate about helping young people through sport.
Fastbreak Basketball has exciting long-term ambitions to expand opportunities for young people across Cambridgeshire. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us and become an important part of that journey.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience. Previous basketball knowledge is not essential. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping young people and supporting community sport.
Please send your CV together with a short covering letter explaining:
why this role interests you; and
why you believe you would be a great fit for Fastbreak Basketball.
Applications should be sent to:
jobs@fastbreakbasketball.co.uk
We will begin reviewing applications immediately and reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
If you enjoy building organisations, supporting people and making a positive impact in your community, we would love to hear from you.
Fastbreak Basketball is committed to creating an inclusive environment and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recruit based on skills, experience and potential, regardless of personal background or protected characteristics. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check where applicable.
