2025-2026 Weekend Basketball Coach

Breakawayhoops; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A sports coaching organization in New York seeks a Weekend Basketball Coach to instruct and develop young athletes. The role involves formulating practice plans, teaching basketball fundamentals, and building relationships with players and parents. Previous coaching experience is required, alongside a strong knowledge of basketball. This opportunity runs during the school calendar year, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 3 pm.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in basketball coaching required.
• Ability to teach techniques and strategies to athletes.
• Must be able to communicate with athletes and parents.

Responsibilities

• Follow directives from company administrators.
• Distribute reports to administrators and athletes.
• Teach necessary skills for a successful program.
• Maintain athletic equipment during the season.

Skills

Former playing experience at the college level or pro level

Extensive knowledge of basketball fundamentals

Capability to formulate effective practice plans

Strong communication skills

Strong sense of sportsmanship

Previous coaching experience

Job description

Description

Weekend Basketball Coach position takes place during the school calendar year (Sept-June). The Weekend program takes place Saturdays, Sundays 8am - 3pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all directives from Company administrators and/or Commissioner.
• Distribute reports and documentation to administrators, directors, and/or athletes as needed to establish organized, compliant, and coherent athletic program.
• Follow all of the established company rules pertaining to basketball.
• Teach and coach techniques and skills needed to ensure a successful basketball program
• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success.
• Formulate and model moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence for all athletes.
• Collect, distribute, and maintain the athletic equipment during the season
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and host school property.
• Establish a good working relationship with players, parents/ guardians to communicate the needs of participants to improve the skills
• Communicate with athletic trainer concerning injuries and participants playing status.
• Be an advocate of the program to create a high retention rate among current participants.

Requirements

Required Skills Qualifications:

• Former playing experience at the college level, or pro level.
• Extensive knowledge of the sport and ability to teach the fundamental skills.
• Capability to formulate effective practice plans on a daily basis with progression.
• Ability to relate to the players and have open lines of communication with participants, parents, and administration.
• Strong sense of sportsmanship, self-discipline, and motivation that could be modeled and transferred to players.
• Previous coaching experience (REQUIRED).
• DOE fingerprinted (PREFERRED)