Kroenke Sports & Entertainment - Denver, CO
posted 13 days ago
About the position
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group, and SkyCam. The goal of the Denver Nuggets youth basketball department is to increase the participation, passion, and quality of youth basketball in the state of Colorado. This is achieved through various programming and relationships with local youth basketball operators. The youth basketball coach will teach the basics of basketball in a highly entertaining and engaging fashion. This position plays a vital role in the growth of youth basketball and the development of the Denver Nuggets fan base. This is a seasonal part-time position with employment concluding August 30th, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Follow policies established by DNBA, KSE, and Jr. NBA
- Teach and demonstrate basketball techniques to youth ages 6-17 years old at Denver Nuggets Basketball Academy (DNBA) events
- Build basketball lesson plans and curriculums as needed
- Fan engagement/interaction as a Denver Nuggets Brand Ambassador
- Provide customer service to DNBA participants
- Travel to different locations within Colorado for DNBA events
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel in state
- Ability to pass a background check
- One year of basketball coaching experience at the recreational, middle school, high school, or collegiate level
- High school or collegiate level playing experience
- Ability to build basketball related lesson plans and curriculums
- Customer service experience
- Must be able and willing to work the majority of DNBA. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn new ideas pertinent to the sport or coaching in general
- Must be able to obtain required training certifications including but not limited to First-aid, CPR, and AED, SafeSport, USA Basketball, and Positive Coaching Alliance. All training must be completed within 60 days of hiring.
