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

Memphis Grizzlies•Memphis, TN

30d

About The Position

The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking a Youth Basketball Lead Coach to instruct children, ages 4-14, in an individual and group setting at various Junior Grizzlies programs in Memphis, TN and the Mid-South. These programs include but are not limited to 1-hour clinics and multi-day camps. In addition to teaching the fundamentals of basketball while creating lifelong memories by providing a fun, educational, and safe environment to all program participants, lead coaches will be asked to take on a supervisory role at select camps, clinics, and/or other programs where necessary. In This Role You Will Responsible for leading coaches’ meetings, ensure check-in and check-out is properly carried out, and generally oversee the setup and execution of a Junior Grizzlies camp, clinic, and/or other program. Monitor/Guide group of Youth Basketball Coaches during a camp/clinic/program setting, alongside other Youth Basketball Lead Coaches. Ensure all Junior Grizzlies expectations and standards, as outlined in handbook, are upheld. Provide individual and group basketball instruction for children, ages 4-14, of varying skill levels via drills, stations, competitions, and skill demonstrations. Follow assigned curriculum while also possessing ability to lead self-run drills and activities during stations and at other points during camps and/or 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. Show constant enthusiasm and assist in delivering messaging about sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and similar Junior Grizzlies principles. Ensure participant safety by monitoring activities and by reporting potential injury and/or disciplinary concerns. Have respectful and cordial interactions with parents, guardians, facility staff and other program customers. Assist with operational tasks such as setup and breakdown, check-in and check-out, lunch monitoring, giveaway distribution, guest appearances. Arrive to camps, clinics, and any other programs in a punctual manner. Follow guidance and instructions provided by the Youth Basketball Manager, Youth Basketball Coordinator, or Lead Coach, ensuring responsibilities are carried out effectively and in alignment with the role’s expectations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
2 years coaching experience at the middle school, high school, and/or AAU levels OR 2 years playing experience in college.
CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Team player, with an ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Good physical condition with ability to demonstrate basketball drills and techniques as required.
Reliable transportation to and from assigned camps, clinics, or other programs.
Must be available for 80% scheduled camps, clinics, and other programs throughout the year.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years college completion or Associate’s degree.
Playing experience at the pro, collegiate, and/or high school level.
Knowledge of sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading coaches’ meetings, ensure check-in and check-out is properly carried out, and generally oversee the setup and execution of a Junior Grizzlies camp, clinic, and/or other program.
Monitor/Guide group of Youth Basketball Coaches during a camp/clinic/program setting, alongside other Youth Basketball Lead Coaches.
Ensure all Junior Grizzlies expectations and standards, as outlined in handbook, are upheld.
Provide individual and group basketball instruction for children, ages 4-14, of varying skill levels via drills, stations, competitions, and skill demonstrations.
Follow assigned curriculum while also possessing ability to lead self-run drills and activities during stations and at other points during camps and/or 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.
Show constant enthusiasm and assist in delivering messaging about sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and similar Junior Grizzlies principles.
Ensure participant safety by monitoring activities and by reporting potential injury and/or disciplinary concerns.
Have respectful and cordial interactions with parents, guardians, facility staff and other program customers.
Assist with operational tasks such as setup and breakdown, check-in and check-out, lunch monitoring, giveaway distribution, guest appearances.
Arrive to camps, clinics, and any other programs in a punctual manner.
Follow guidance and instructions provided by the Youth Basketball Manager, Youth Basketball Coordinator, or Lead Coach, ensuring responsibilities are carried out effectively and in alignment with the role’s expectations.
Other duties as assigned.