What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Basketball Coach - Memphis (Part-Time/Seasonal) position at Memphis Grizzlies?
The Opportunity
The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking a Youth Basketball Coach to instruct children, ages 4-14, in an individual and group setting at various Junior Grizzlies programs in Memphis, TN and the Mid-South. These programs include but are not limited to 1-hour clinics and multi-day camps. Coaches are responsible for teaching the fundamentals of basketball while creating lifelong memories by providing a fun, educational, and safe environment to all program participants.
In This Role You Will
- Provide individual and group basketball instruction for children, ages 4-14, of varying skill levels via drills, stations, competitions, and skill demonstrations.
- Follow assigned curriculum while also possessing ability to lead self-run drills and activities during stations and at other points during camps and/or clinics.
- Coach and officiate teams during scrimmages, ensuring equal playing time, and constructive team play.
- Motivate and encourage participants with a friendly, positive, and caring demeanor. Show constant enthusiasm and assist in delivering messaging about sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and similar Junior Grizzlies principles.
- Ensure participant safety by monitoring activities and by reporting potential injury and/or disciplinary concerns.
- Have respectful and cordial interactions with parents, guardians, facility staff and other program customers.
- Assist with operational tasks such as setup and breakdown, check-in and check-out, lunch monitoring, giveaway distribution, guest appearances.
- Arrive to camps, clinics, and any other programs in a punctual manner.
- Take direction from Youth Basketball Manager, Youth Basketball Coordinator, and/or Lead Coach as it pertains to the role and the respective responsibilities that are required.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Experience You Will Bring
The Experience You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years coaching experience at the middle school, high school, and/or AAU levels OR 2 years playing experience in college.
- CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Team player, with an ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Good physical condition with ability to demonstrate basketball drills and techniques as required.
- Reliable transportation to and from locally and regionally assigned camps, clinics, or other programs.
- Must be available for 80% scheduled camps, clinics, and other programs throughout the year.
Nice to Have:
- Two (2) years college completion or Associate’s degree.
- Playing experience at the pro, collegiate, and/or high school level.
- Knowledge of sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball.
What We Offer
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to provide a fun, diverse, and rewarding work environment for all team members. In addition to offering a competitive hourly wage, we have other great benefits and perks.
Discounts and Perks
- Flexible scheduling around your availability
- Team Store Discounts
- Employee Discounted Grizzlies and Hustle Game Tickets
- Junior Grizzlies gear
Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
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