Youth Basketball Coach - Memphis (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Memphis Grizzlies•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking a Youth Basketball Coach to teach children ages 4–14 in individual and group settings at Junior Grizzlies programs in Memphis, Tennessee, and the Mid-South. Programs include one-hour clinics and multi-day camps. Coaches teach basketball fundamentals and help create a fun, educational, and safe environment for participants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of coaching experience at the middle school, high school, and/or AAU levels, or two years of college playing experience.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to work as part of a team with a diverse group of individuals.
Good physical condition and ability to demonstrate basketball drills and techniques as required.
Reliable transportation to and from locally and regionally assigned camps, clinics, and other programs.
Availability for 80% of scheduled camps, clinics, and other programs throughout the year.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college completion or an associate degree.
Playing experience at the professional, collegiate, and/or high school level.
Knowledge of sports and entertainment, particularly NBA basketball.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group basketball instruction to children ages 4–14 with varying skill levels using drills, stations, competitions, and skill demonstrations.
Follow the assigned curriculum and lead self-run drills and activities during stations, camps, and clinics.
Coach and officiate teams during scrimmages, ensuring equal playing time and constructive team play.
Motivate and encourage participants with a friendly, positive, and caring demeanor, and promote sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and other Junior Grizzlies principles.
Monitor activities to help ensure participant safety and report potential injuries or disciplinary concerns.
Interact respectfully and cordially with parents, guardians, facility staff, and other program customers.
Assist with operational tasks, including setup and breakdown, check-in and check-out, lunch monitoring, giveaway distribution, and guest appearances.
Arrive punctually to camps, clinics, and other programs.
Follow direction from the Youth Basketball Manager, Youth Basketball Coordinator, and/or Lead Coach regarding the role and its responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.