Junior Basketball Coach and Official/Score Keeper

City of Davis•Davis, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Community Services Supervisor and the Program Coordinators assigned to the Junior Basketball program, Junior Basketball Coaches are responsible for organizing, planning and coaching all practices and games for their teams. Junior Basketball Officials are required to work on Saturdays, and are responsible for officiating junior basketball games along with having an understanding and concern for safety in regard to participants, facilities, equipment, rules and procedures. All coaches, officials, and scorekeepers will attend a mandatory training the week of January 4, 2027, and a mandatory coaching skills clinic January 9, 2027. The 6-week Junior Basketball Program begins the week of January 18, 2027, and teaches basic basketball fundamentals and skills. Boys and Girls 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade teams are offered. Practices for all divisions are held at neighborhood schools twice a week, either, Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday, beginning between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and running no later 6:00pm’. All games are held on Saturdays at the Community Gyms at Davis High School between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The program is designed to be a safe, positive learning experience with an emphasis on having fun while developing skills, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Requirements

Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid prior to the start of the season.
Must be at least 15 years of age (16 to coach).
Must possess a working knowledge of basketball rules, regulations, and fundamentals.
Must be available for 6 straight weeks (and Saturdays) in January and February.
Ability to move about on foot, walking and running with frequent starts and stops.
Verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff.
Visual acuity to oversee projects and make observations.
Regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hand, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds or more.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Staff are required to follow current health guidelines and requirements to keep all staff and participants safe.
Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizing, planning and coaching all practices and games for their teams.
Officiating junior basketball games.
Having an understanding and concern for safety in regard to participants, facilities, equipment, rules and procedures.
Maintain control of games when coaching or officiating.
Uses appropriate disciplinary techniques with participants.
Promote good sportsmanship at all times.
Energetic and able to lead and motivate children.
Communicate effectively with supervisor, staff, officials, parents and participants.
Perform assigned duties independently and/or with minimal supervision.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.