Middle School Partnership Program Coach Mentor
About The Position
Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) uses basketball to help young people grow into strong students, leaders, and citizens. Its programs provide opportunities for learning, leadership, and community impact in safe, inclusive spaces guided by values of inclusion, authenticity, growth, integrity, and care. PYB’s guiding principles are Trust, Safe Space, Teamwork, Integrity, Care, and Respect, supporting athletic and personal growth. The Coach Mentor supports the Lead MSPP Coach with basketball instruction, participant supervision, off-court development, and daily site operations. The role includes assisting with practices and activities, helping maintain a safe and positive program environment, and supporting participant engagement and accountability. The Coach Mentor may lead designated responsibilities when the Lead MSPP Coach is absent.
Requirements
- Ability to work positively with youth participants.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable attendance and professionalism.
- Ability to complete all required background clearances and certifications before training and hands-on activities with young people: 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, and CPR/AED Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Basketball playing and/or coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Support daily MSPP programming and operations.
- Assist with basketball practices, drills, games, and skill-development activities.
- Help supervise participants during on-court and off-court programming.
- Assist with attendance tracking and participant accountability.
- Support off-court sessions, classroom activities, and participant engagement.
- Help reinforce PYB culture, teamwork, leadership, and behavior expectations.
- Support communication with parents, guardians, and school staff when needed.
- Assist with setup, breakdown, and equipment organization.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive program environment.
- Lead designated responsibilities in the absence of the Lead MSPP Coach.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
