Coach-Mentor (Middle School Partnership Program)

Description

Organizational Overview

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) uses the power of basketball to help young people grow into strong students, leaders, and citizens. For us, basketball is more than a sport, it is a pathway to confidence, teamwork, and the skills needed to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Our vision is a Philadelphia where every young person is supported, empowered, and thriving. PYB works to create lasting change by providing opportunities for learning, leadership, and community impact.

We believe every young person deserves voice, value, and visibility. At PYB, we create safe and inclusive spaces where young people are respected and uplifted. Guided by our values of inclusion, authenticity, growth, integrity, and care, we strive to build a culture where everyone belongs and has the chance to reach their full potential.

PYB also instills six key principles, which guide how staff and young people engage with one another:

• Trust – We believe in each other and work to form positive relationships.
• Safe Space – We take responsibility for creating judgment-free environments where everyone feels welcome.
• Teamwork – We find strength in our peers and honor every role on the team.
• Integrity – We value honesty and equity, and we take responsibility to repair relationships when necessary.
• Care – We show empathy by protecting the health and well-being of each other and our space.
• Respect – We honor each person and treat them with dignity, striving to treat others how they wish to be treated.

Together, these principles shape PYB’s “bigger than basketball” culture, ensuring that every program advances both athletic and personal growth.

Core Work Scope & Responsibilities

MSPP Coach-Mentors serve as both a program leaders and a role model, overseeing after-school and Saturday sessions, integrating basketball instruction with SEL, literacy support, and leadership workshops. This position carries responsibility not only for athletic development but also for student well-being, family engagement, and equity-centered programming.

Reporting to PYB's Manager of Basketball Programs, he/she will be responsible for:

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Support the Lead Coach-Mentor in leading after-school basketball sessions two days a week at the assigned school site.
• Help ensure that all practices and off-court sessions reflect MSPP’s balanced approach—combining athletic skill development, mentorship, academic encouragement, and leadership-building curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Lead Coach-Mentor to deliver weekly on-court lesson plans and structured practice sessions.

Mentorship & Student Engagement

• Serve as a positive role model for youth, promoting teamwork, discipline, leadership, and personal responsibility.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive team environment that emphasizes effort, respect, and sportsmanship.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate closely with school staff, MSPP administrators, assistant coaches, and academic partners to ensure smooth program operations.
• Communicate with families, school liaisons, and site partners as needed to support consistent student participation and engagement.
• Assist families with registering their children on RecDesk, helping ensure all required forms and information are submitted accurately.
• Attend and actively participate in all required staff trainings, planning sessions, and program debrief meetings.

Program Administration

• Accurately complete and submit daily attendance in RecDesk.
• Ensure all students sign the district-required paper sign-in sheets and submit completed sheets to the Program Coordinator each Saturday.
• Maintain proper care and storage of all program equipment before and after each session.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold and enforce all MSPP policies, safety guidelines, and behavior expectations.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to behavioral issues and report incidents in accordance with MSPP protocols.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Education – Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Youth Experience – Prior experience working with young people in schools, after-school programs, summer camps, or community-based settings.
• Passion for Impact – Demonstrated enthusiasm for improving the lives of youth and families.
• Core Skills – Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Collaboration – Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Growth Mindset – Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Availability – Must be available on weekdays and Saturdays for practices, games, and team play.
• Training – Mandatory attendance at training sessions on September 3rd and 4th (evenings).

Clearances

All staff members must possess or obtain the following state and federal clearances prior to training and before engaging in any hands-on activities with young people participating in Philadelphia Youth Basketball programs.

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check (SP4 164)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY113)
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check (Criminal History Report), if applicable.
• Mandated Reporters - Certificate
• National Sex Offender Registry Verification
• Concussion Training
• CPR/AED Certificate

Salary : $15 - $18