What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Basketball Coach position at Pro Skills Basketball?
Job Description
Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) is a premier national youth basketball organization, and we are looking for Head Coaches to lead our winter basketball teams in Portland, OR!
PSB coaches are high-character individuals with a passion for mentoring, leading, and educating children as well as a strong knowledge of basketball. They form transformational relationships with players and parents that are about more than just basketball and are not simply transactional.
This is a paid, part-time position with practices two nights per week and games on the weekends, with the season starting the first week of December 2025.
More hours are also available if a coach is willing and able to coach more than one team and/or work other PSB workouts, clinics, and camps.
More About PSB
PSB is a member of the Jr. NBA Flagship network, which means the NBA has designated us as one of the "18 best-in-class youth basketball organizations that share the Jr. NBA’s vision for how the game should be taught and played at the grassroots level and have committed to pursuing the highest standard of operation in the industry. This includes adhering to NBA and USA Basketball Youth Basketball Guidelines, implementing coach licensing requirements, providing resources to educate coaches and parents, and a continued commitment to improving the overall youth basketball experience." (Source: https://jr.nba.com/jr-nba-flagship-network/)
Our mission is to change the culture of youth basketball … and a major part of that comes down to the quality of our coaches!
More About the Position
Team Coaches report directly to City General Managers and/or City Directors. For our best coaches, there is potential for growth and promotion inside and outside of PSB.
The ideal candidate:
- Possesses a strong growth mindset
- Is a good teammate and has a strong desire to be a part of a coaching team
- Believes in the educational experience of youth sports and prioritizes educational experiences over wins & losses
- Possesses strong mentorship and leadership skills
- Clearly and positively communicates with kids and adults
- Strives to become a better mentor, leader and coach
- Possesses strong organizational skills
Our Team Coaches have the following responsibilities:
- Learn and adhere to PSB policies and procedures.
- Coach and develop players with a philosophy that aligns with PSB’s mission and values.
- Communicate regularly with team families concerning logistics and all team activities.
- Be consistently engaged with PSB stakeholders and address concerns quickly, with a positive attitude.
- Travel to various local practice gyms and tournaments as assigned.
- Work with PSB management to ensure that all events have appropriate PSB staff coverage in the event of an absence.
Necessary experience:
- High school basketball playing experience: 2 years minimum
- Previous coaching experience: 1 years (preferred)
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply with a copy of your BASKETBALL resume!