What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Basketball Coach position at ACAC Pennsylvania?
Description
Are you a parent with a love for basketball? Want to be more involved in your child's program while making a difference and earning extra income? Join our coaching team and help lead our youth basketball program while promoting teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship in a fun and safe environment.
Position Overview:
We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to coach youth basketball. Coaches will work with children of varying ages and skill levels, focusing on age-appropriate skill development, game strategy, and creating a positive team experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach basketball fundamentals, rules, and strategies
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants
- Manage and care for team equipment
- Communicate practice and game schedules clearly with parents and participants
- Find a substitute and notify a supervisor in advance if you are unable to coach a session
- Represent the acac brand positively and professionally at all times
- Stay informed about acac programming to answer parent/member questions knowledgeably
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 1 year of experience coaching or working with children
- A genuine interest in mentoring young athletes
- Ability to demonstrate and instruct basketball skills
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma preferred
- Parents of program participants are encouraged to apply!
Why Join Us?
- Be a positive influence in your child’s (and others’) basketball journey
- Flexible scheduling that works with your family life
- Work alongside a supportive and fun team
- Opportunity to stay active and engaged with the community
Company Expectations:
- Follow all team policies and procedures
- Keep our facility clean and organized
- Support special events and help out across departments as needed
- Provide five-star service to all members and guests
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you love basketball, enjoy working with kids, and want to make a difference in your community (and in your child's experience), we’d love to hear from you