Youth Sports Coaching Basketball

The Player Progression Academy•Washington, DC

13h•$100 - $300•Onsite

About The Position

The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a sports organization serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, offering athletic programs for children ages 2–18. Its programs focus on athletic development, social connection, and healthy lifestyle habits through sports. PPA seeks energetic, creative, and ambitious coaches who support its mission and coaching principles. This role requires local candidates in the DC/MD area and in-person attendance at programming in Washington, DC and/or Bethesda, MD. Coaches lead one to three teams per season, with a commitment of one practice per week and one game each weekend per team (approximately two hours per week per team). Coaches also lead their team at the end-of-season PPA tournament and send weekly communications to parents.

Requirements

Must be local to the DC/MD area, or indicate relocation to the area in the application.
Must attend programming in person in Washington, DC and/or Bethesda, MD.
Ability to coach youth sports in an energetic, fun, and active manner.
Ability to communicate effectively with PPA staff and parents.
Willingness to support PPA's coaching principles and help where needed during the season.

Responsibilities

Coach one practice per week and one game per weekend for each assigned team, with an approximate two-hour weekly commitment per team.
Coach one to three teams per season.
Lead the team at the end-of-season PPA tournament.
Send weekly communications to team parents.
Follow PPA coaching principles by being prepared, teaching athletes, and teaching PPA Life values.
Coach energetically and actively, creating a fun and memorable experience for athletes.
Communicate effectively with PPA staff and kindly, promptly, and effectively with parents.
Work as a team player and help where needed throughout the season.