Future Youth Committee Member

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 30th November 2026.

Following the success of the 2026 programme, we are now looking for Future Youth Committee members for the 2027 programme.

THE PURPOSE OF THE FUTURE YOUTH COMMITTEE

To give young people a voice on all aspects of BE's equality, diversity and inclusion work to influence, inform and impact decision making.

Ensure all participants feel supported, welcome and safe within basketball.

Support young people to develop leadership and life skills through basketball.

Showcase the work of young people.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

The committee consists of 10 members aged between 18 to 24 and who are registered members of BE.

Members will be in post for 1 year starting from January to December.

2027 PROGRAMME

Members will be expected to attend all meetings, workshops and events

CELEBRATION OF FYC 2026 & WELCOME TO FYC 2027

Sunday 24 January 2027 – in person meeting at the NBL and WNBL National Cup Finals and the Sure Shot Junior National Cup Finals at Worcester Arena.

ONLINE MEETINGS

The purpose of these meetings is to catch up and discuss the progress of projects and programmes.

- Thursday 8 April from 1900 to 2000

- Thursday 8 July from 1900 to 2000

- Thursday 14 October from 1900 to 2000

- Thursday 9 December from 1900 to 2000

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

The FYC programme offers training and development opportunities focused on leadership development and communication.  FYC members will be expected to attend these sessions.

- Monday 8 March 2027, Manchester, “The Power of Storytelling”

- Thursday 5 May 2027, London, “Strategic Leadership”

- Thursday 7 October 2027 (venue to be confirmed), “The art of communication”

EXPECTATIONS OF THE FUTURE YOUTH COMMITTEE

- Uphold the values of the Basketball England Code of Conduct

- Support the development and delivery of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion projects, programmes and interventions

- Attend all Training & Development Opportunities offered by the FYC programme

- Have a current Basketball England membership

- Work with the Basketball England team to recruit the next committee

EXTRA BENEFITS

£50 Voucher for the Basketball England shop

All expenses are paid for FYC events

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your CV and answer each of the following questions:

- Why do you want to join the FYC 2027? (250 words max.)

- How will you use this opportunity for your own personal development? (250 words max.)

- Please briefly explain your basketball journey so far (250 words max.)

INFORMAL INTERVIEWS

Our informal interviews will an opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better and for you to ask any questions about the programme.

Interviews will take place online between 6pm and 8.15 pm on one of the following dates:

- Monday 7 December

- Tuesday 8 December

- Wednesday 9 December

Please indicate any preferences for dates and times on your application.