Basketball Coach - Toronto & Richmond Hill

Elite Camps; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports camp organization in Toronto is seeking enthusiastic Coaches to lead and interact with youth athletes aged 4-17. The role focuses on creating a positive and energetic atmosphere while managing team activities and ensuring athlete safety. Opportunities for advancement are available based on performance. Candidates with previous coaching experience and a passion for sports are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching youth sports is preferred.
• Ability to interact positively with young athletes.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and cleanup of gym facilities.
• Sign athletes in and out.
• Lead and coach team activities.
• Provide energy and positive feedback.
• Supervise and ensure safety of athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Positive communication

Job description

About Elite Camps

The Elite Camps Group of Companies ("Elite") has been running year-round basketball camps and programs in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) since 1999. We cater to over 6,000 athletes every year, making us one of the largest and longest-running basketball camps in Canada. Our year-round programming includes school break day camps, weekly lessons, house leagues (d‑league), after‑school programs, and the Elite Advanced Basketball Academy (EABA). We run our programs in gyms across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including our dedicated facility – The Elite Training Centre (ETC) in Toronto.

About the Role

The Coach is the most important role at Elite Camps as you interact with athletes constantly throughout each session. Once coaches begin working at Elite, they are eligible for other roles depending on performance and availability including Senior Staff, Coordinator, Assistant Director, Director, and Full‑Time Manager. This posting is for positions in Toronto and Richmond Hill.

Responsibilities will vary based on role, program, and experience and include but are not limited to:

• Gym setup & cleanup
• Signing athletes in/out
• Coaching/leading a team
• Learning our skills, drills, progressions and keywords
• Leading skill and activity stations
• Providing constant positive interaction, energy, and feedback
• Supervising athletes
• Being awesome!

Our school year programs span from age 4-17 and run season to season (Fall, Winter, Spring) in 10-week sessions.

Once applications are received, they are reviewed and screened. Applicable candidates will be contacted for an interview.