Academy Basketball Coach
About The Position
The Academy Coach develops U8–U14 youth basketball players at the YMCA of Central Texas in accordance with the association’s mission and values. The coach provides quality sports guidance and education to young athletes in the Y Basketball Academy program and helps players realize their development potential. The position involves leading organized player-development sessions, participating in evaluations and scrimmages to determine team placement, and coaching scheduled weekend league games and tournaments with an emphasis on development and teaching the game. The coach also communicates season and team information to parents, maintains positive relationships with players’ parents, and helps lead staff and volunteers.
Requirements
- College or elite-level coaching experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–5+ years of coaching experience.
- Base-level to top-level certification by, and membership in, a national agency in a related field.
- Valid Texas driver license and proof of insurability; maintain a driving record satisfactory under YMCA standards.
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of community resources and how to relate them to maximize utilization in helping the YMCA meet its goals.
- Commitment to the purpose of the YMCA of Central Texas.
- Enthusiasm, high energy, and exceptional human-relations and motivational skills.
- Ability to lead within the organization, including staff and volunteers.
Nice To Haves
- Some college.
- 3–5+ years coaching in a high-performance senior environment in a U.S.-based competition or in a college environment.
- Elite development experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop U8–U14 youth basketball players and provide sports guidance and education through the Y Basketball Academy program.
- Conduct weekly organized training sessions focused on player development.
- Participate in player evaluations and scrimmages to determine appropriate team placement and assignments.
- Coach weekend league games and tournaments when scheduled, emphasizing player development and teaching the game.
- Conduct parent meetings to distribute important season and team information.
- Maintain positive relationships with players’ parents, emphasizing communication.
- Attract, maintain, lead, and motivate quality staff and volunteer leadership.
- Represent the Association and the YMCA movement as an articulate spokesperson.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
