Youth Basketball Coach

SHALOM AUSTIN • Austin, TX

1d • $13 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Shalom Austin is seeking a Youth Basketball Coach for a part-time, hourly position. This role involves coaching children in various basketball programs, including a year-round Basketball Skills Clinic, the Rising Stars Basketball League (September-December for grades 3-8), and the Little Rookies Basketball League (January-March for grades K-2). The position emphasizes skill development, safety, sportsmanship, and fun, with coaches acting as positive role models and building relationships with participants and their families.

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Must be able to perform routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20-pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Ability to sit, bend, walk, stand and reach for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues; and tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement.

Responsibilities

• Coach an assigned group of children in basketball emphasizing skill development, safety, sportsmanship, and fun.
• Teach the rules of the game.
• Manage use of equipment including but not limited to: Basketballs, whistles, cones, clipboards, and pinnies.
• Lead drills focused on skill development during skills sessions.
• Teach basic sports strategies during weeks of game play.
• Manage substitutions during games and ensure equal playing time for all players regardless of score.
• Referee and keep score as assigned.
• Work to establish team unity and spirit and act as a positive role model.
• Set realistic and age-appropriate expectations for participants.
• Build positive relationships with participants and their families to ensure a quality experience and promote program participation.
• Observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, teach, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Attend staff orientation and meetings as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center
• Discounts on programs, including personal training
• Regular opportunities for training and continuing education
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed