Basketball Coach

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discount on child care and summer camp

YMCA program planning support

Job summary

Mount Laurel YMCA is seeking a Basketball Coach to join our team. You will lead on-site youth sports instruction, applying YMCA curriculum and fostering a positive, energetic learning environment. This role supports children in developing fundamental skills across basketball and other activities.

We offer meaningful work at a respected nonprofit, opportunities to grow with the Y, and a collaborative team dedicated to community impact in Mount Laurel and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Excellent knowledge of instructing in the program area - Basketball, Soccer, Football, and more!
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Mornings, nights, and/or weekend availability

Responsibilities

• Run on-site instruction for youth sports programming including stretch & warmup, activities, & games for respective sport.
• Teach age-appropriate skills following YMCA curriculum.
• Provide a safe & clean environment that allows members and participants to learn YMCA programs.
• Lead classes with positivity & enthusiasm.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.

Skills

Basketball instruction

Program delivery

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Job description

Mount Laurel YMCA, 59 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for a Basketball Coach to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us through athletics. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job:

• 18+ years of age
• Excellent knowledge of instructing in the program area - Basketball, Soccer, Football, and more!
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Mornings, nights, and/or weekend availability

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

Run on-site instruction for youth sports programming including stretch & warmup, activities, & games for respective sport .

• Teach age-appropriate skills following YMCA curriculum for respective sport .
• P rov i de a s a fe & clean e n v i ronm e n t t ha t a ll o ws me m b e r s a n d partic i pants to lea r n Y M CA p r o gram s .
• Lead classes with positivity & enthusiasm .
• P rov i de e x ce l le n t se rvice t o me m b ers a n d p a r t ici p a n ts.

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me -we want to meet you!

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

Mount Laurel YMCA, 59 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America