Basketball Coach

$25.00 - $30.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Basketball Coach will work with a group of children ages 11 to 19 years in the Saturday Night Lights program to plan and implement activities based on identified curricula in a manner that motivates and engages children and strengthens their social-emotional skills.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Plan and facilitate basketball practices, drills, and scrimmages for middle and high school students.
• Teach fundamental and advanced basketball skills, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development.
• Supervise participants to ensure safety and positive behavior on and off the court.
• Assist and supervise students during special projects or field trips.
• Interact, engage and maintain open communication with parents to enable a better understanding of youth needs and how to manage the child/children.
• Attend curriculum/program meetings with the Program Director or relevant personnel on a monthly basis or as otherwise indicated.
• Attend internal and external professional development pertaining to role, including those focused-on alignment of activities with educational standards.
• Ensure all program equipment is cared for and stored properly after use.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor, encouraging youth to build confidence and healthy habits.
• Work collaboratively with other agency youth programs and partners.
• Be punctual, responsible, maintain a positive attitude, and provide encouragement to all students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's degree in a related field or two years of successful experience working with students in appropriate school level preferred.
• Previous experience playing and/or coaching basketball required.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of positive youth development practices.
• Experience working with youth (middle and/or high school students) strongly preferred.
• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal).
• Good Command of English Language; Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.