Basketball Coach

Impact Kids; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Kids is seeking experienced basketball coaches to lead youth classes and camps for children aged 4 to 14. This role requires high energy, a positive approach, and a genuine desire to impact kids through sport. Prior basketball coaching 1–5 years and a minimum of 2 years working with children are preferred; a child abuse clearance and background checks are required.

Expect travel as needed. The ideal candidate is an athlete with strong coaching skills who can create a safe, fun learning

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include tutoring, camp counseling, or youth volunteering.
• Basketball/youth sports coaching experience (1–5 years minimum) required.
• A Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily basketball instruction/coaching to students aged 4–14 with varying ability levels.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and tactics, explain principles, observe performance, and give feedback.
• Group supervision of students with attention to behavior, health and safety, security, and development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members on and off the court.
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management to create a fun, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with fellow Activity Specialists on daily responsibilities.
• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values and represent the brand at all times.
• Have fun!

Skills

High energy

Positive attitude

Coaching youth

Athletic ability

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

About Us

Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!

Who We Are Looking For

Looking for experienced individuals for teaching and instruction of youth basketball classes and camps. Candidate must possess a high energy, positive approach with a genuine desire to impact young children’s lives through sports. The ideal candidate would be an athlete with considerable skill and be passionate about coaching.

A Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Experience Requirements

A Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to: academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. Basketball/youth sports coaching experience (1 – 5 years minimum) required.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Basketball Coach Pay Range

$40 - 60 per hour (based on education and experience)

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Basketball coach is responsible for the supervision of students, giving basketball-specific coaching and instruction, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.

• Provide daily basketball instruction/coaching to students between the ages of 4 and 14with different ability levels.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and tactics, explaining the principles behind them, observe and assess students performance, and give them feedback on their progress.
• Group supervision of students with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members in and out of the basketball court
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
• Have fun!

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.