Youth Hoops Coach

Chicago Bulls•Chicago, IL

10d•$17

About The Position

The Chicago Bulls are seeking basketball coaches to join our Youth Hoops/Basketball Programming team. We are in search of individuals who are passionate and knowledgeable about the game of basketball who can expand their coaching experience while inspiring children and adults to fall in love with the game and the Chicago Bulls. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact, connect, and provide a positive experience for children, families, and adults by being an on-court basketball instructor and brand ambassador for the Youth Hoops program and org-wide basketball programming during the Summer of 2026. This is a part-time role that will begin in May and end in August after summer camps & clinics have finished. Coaches hired into this position will be responsible for traveling to different camp locations across the Chicagoland area.

Requirements

Must be 16 years or older with a reliable means of transportation and valid drivers license
Passionate about teaching the game of basketball
Energetic and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic and team mentality
Ability to adapt and adjust to situations quickly
Excellent public speaking skills
Self-motivated, detail orientated, and organized
Knowledge of current basketball rules, drills, and competitions

Nice To Haves

Prior playing/coaching experience is preferred
Experience coaching in camps, clinics, or teams is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and execute summer basketball programs across the Chicagoland area
Teach program participants the essential fundamentals and principles of basketball (includes physical demonstrations)
Bring energy and passion to each program and its participants
Maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families, and Bulls partners to help increase enrollment at locations and build the program
Assist with load in, set up, and load out of program host sites
Travel to different camp locations across the Chicagoland area
Effectively communicate basketball skills step by step to players of all ages and skill levels
Plan and execute drills for all skills of basketball including but not limited to: ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, transition, game play and strategy, evaluating players skill level, etc.
Evaluate players skill level
Communicate and work with camp lead and coaching staff
Adhere to the Youth Hoops/basketball programming coaching manual and curriculum, and organization guidelines, trainings, etc.
Honor obligations and work schedule that is assigned