After-School Youth Basketball Coach & Mentor

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH BASKETBALL INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. is seeking Coach Mentors for its Elementary School Partnership Program at Pennell School in Philadelphia.

The role supports ESPP sessions after school, delivering basketball skill development, enrichment, and SEL activities for elementary students three days a week. You will plan with the Site Lead, supervise sessions, manage equipment, track attendance, and communicate needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school students in coaching, teaching, mentoring, or youth programming.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals and the ability to teach them in an engaging, age appropriate way.
• Ability to manage groups, build positive relationships, and respond calmly to behavior challenges.
• Commitment to youth development, equity, teamwork, and PYB’s mission.
• Reliable transportation and ability to report to Pennell School on time for assigned program days.
• Ability to complete required background clearances and training before working with students.

Responsibilities

• Support two hour after school sessions three days per week and review the daily plan with the Site Lead.
• Lead assigned basketball, enrichment, team building, and social and emotional learning activities.
• Help set up equipment and program spaces, guide transitions, and clean up after each session.
• Keep students engaged and communicate adjustments or student needs to the Site Lead.
• Build caring, consistent relationships with students and model respect, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy decision making.
• Adapt activities to students’ developmental, emotional, and physical needs while maintaining clear routines and expectations.
• Use developmentally appropriate, restorative responses to behavior and conflict, and follow PYB safety and reporting procedures.
• Work closely with the Site Lead to carry out the session plan and maintain a safe, organized program environment.
• Record or share attendance information with the Site Lead so required records can be submitted accurately and on time.
• Promptly report student successes, concerns, incidents, and follow up needs to the Site Lead and appropriate PYB staff.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and coaching support opportunities.
• Follow PYB policies on youth safety, conduct, confidentiality, timekeeping, and facility use.

Skills

Basketball instruction

Youth mentoring

Group management

Youth development

Reliability/Transportation

Background clearances

Job description

Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. is seeking Coach Mentors for its Elementary School Partnership Program at Pennell School in Philadelphia.

The role supports ESPP sessions after school, delivering basketball skill development, enrichment, and SEL activities for elementary students three days a week. You will plan with the Site Lead, supervise sessions, manage equipment, track attendance, and communicate needs.