Youth Basketball Instructor

DEKALB PARK DISTRICT IL•DeKalb, IL

4d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Basketball Instructor leads youth basketball programming, including Little Hoopsters for grades K–2, and helps coach, organize, and implement youth basketball leagues for grades 3–8. The instructor introduces basketball fundamentals through age-appropriate activities and helps create a safe, encouraging environment focused on participation, skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment. The role reports to the Athletic Coordinator and oversees program participants and spectators.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification from an accredited organization, or obtain certification within two months.
Mandated Reporter certification, or obtain certification within two months.
Experience working with young children, or a strong interest in early childhood programming and development.
Ability to teach basketball to children with varying levels of experience and attention spans.
Ability to speak, listen, stand, walk, jog or run, use hands, sit, stoop, kneel, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the role’s vision requirements, including distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Teach basketball fundamentals using age-appropriate drills, games, and activities that build basic skills, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Coach, referee, or keep score for youth leagues as needed.
Create a safe and encouraging environment that promotes participation, skill development, and enjoyment.
Inspect courts and equipment, identify hazards or problems, and follow established safety procedures.
Assist the Athletic Coordinator with coordinating and overseeing youth basketball leagues.
Adapt instruction and activities to participants’ development stages, abilities, and individual needs.
Model appropriate behavior, language, patience, and attitude.
Maintain attendance records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Interact professionally and courteously with participants, parents or guardians, staff, and the public.
Provide first aid as needed.
Engage with children and contribute to a positive program environment.
Keep program sites, activity areas, and common spaces clean, organized, and safe.
Communicate program needs, supply and equipment needs, and participant behavior concerns to the Athletic Coordinator.
Follow district policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and emergency behavior-management procedures.
Perform light janitorial duties and provide backup to related positions when necessary.
Assist with researching program supplies and equipment as necessary.