Part-Time Youth Basketball Summer Camp Coach

Atlanta HawksAtlanta, GA
16d

About The Position

The Atlanta Hawks are seeking talented coaches to assist in providing a positive, unique and memorable experience for the youth of metro-Atlanta. Our mission is to provide the ultimate basketball summer camp and community court tour experience for boys and girls ages 7-16 of ALL skill levels. We are looking for coaches who have a passion for developing athletes both on and off the court. An Atlanta Hawks Youth Basketball Summer Camp Coach should be highly engaging, positive, motivated, flexible, driven and work well on a team. They should also be timely and bring high energy each day. This is a seasonal (summer) position and employment will end at the close of our summer activations. This part-time position is not a guaranteed weekly work position. At least 4 weeks are guaranteed and all events are subject to change in date, time, staffing and venue per the need of the organization. To see a full listing of our summer camp locations and dates visit www.hawks.com/summercamps.

Requirements

  • Passion for developing youth basketball players in a positive, fun and constructive way
  • Team-oriented, flexible, positive, proactive, reliable, accountable
  • Operates with a ‘no-job-too-small’ mindset
  • Coachable, punctual, willing to bring new ideas to the camps
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience playing and/or coaching youth basketball
  • Provide own transportation to locations throughout greater Atlanta
  • Must be able to attend Mandatory Trainings and orientations as well as team building workshops
  • Must be able to pass and complete SafeSport certification (training course will be provided by Hawks upon position offer)
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds and work on your feet
  • Must be comfortable working in groups of people and have experience public speaking
  • Must be organized, punctual, responsive and pay attention to detail
  • Must be able to commit to working at least 4 full weeks camp throughout June and July (8:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday)
  • CANNOT be affiliated with a Boys AAU Program for ages 15-18; no contact with top 100 prospects (NBA RULE)
  • CANNOT work with draft ineligible prospects (EX: international players, top 100 high school player in their class)

Nice To Haves

  • Undergraduate degree
  • Experience coaching kids ages 7-16
  • Experience interfacing with parents and administrators in a customer service capacity
  • Prior experience working basketball camps
  • Transport basketball equipment to and from events utilizing the marketing vehicle fleet. (Valid driver’s license required)

Responsibilities

  • Bring energy and outgoing spirit to daily activities for youth participants
  • Demonstrate and communicate Hawks values and principles to youth participants: leadership, teamwork, compassion, empathy, respect, hard work and having fun
  • Perform on-court basketball instruction at basketball camps and clinics hosted by the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy
  • Lead basketball skills, drills, and competitions for kids and players of all abilities ages 7-16
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing outstanding customer service to youth participants, parents, talent, facility directors, corporate partners, vendors, etc.
  • Work professionally with Hawks and NBA Staff, Players and Alumni to create memorable experiences for our guests at events
  • Assist with load-ins and load-outs for events
  • Mandatory attendance at orientations, trainings and team building workshops prior to summer camp season (Late May)
  • Create and maintain a positive, inclusive, safe and fun playing environment with an emphasis on holistic player development for all guests
  • Ensure a safe and risk-free environment for campers, parents and other coaches
  • Manage campers throughout the week while communicating with Lead Coach and Commissioners on games, competitions and drills as needed
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