Basketball Coach

Workstream; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking coaches for its Basketball Leagues for ages 5-12 in Vernon Hills, IL. This role involves leading small teams during practices and games, teaching the game in a fun, positive way, and acting as a role model for players and staff.

Ideal candidates are graduating seniors or college students with athletic or team experience, and have a flexible, proactive approach in a fast-paced setting. Background checks will be conducted by the DOJ prior to season start.

Qualifications

• Passionate and energetic about creating positive environments for kids.
• Outgoing, energetic attitude; confident in teaching, leading, and facilitating discussions with 5-12 year olds.
• Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and personalities.
• Graduating seniors and college students with athletic/team experience.
• Experience playing and/or coaching sports preferred.
• Flexible, takes direction, initiative; comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Head Coaches needed for Fall and Winter seasons on Sundays.
• Mandatory trainings occur before the season starts.
• Fingerprinted background check by the Department of Justice required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams of children during practices and games.
• Lead drills, games, and scrimmages.
• Teach basketball in a fun, positive way.
• Provide constant feedback to players.
• Represent the company when interacting with parents and community members.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Child engagement

Sports experience

Communication

Education

Athletic experience

Job description

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We are looking for coaches specifically for our Basketball Leagues for ages 5-12. There may be other opportunities to coach in other programs as well.

Essential Job Functions Include:

• Coaches are responsible for leading, implementing, and instructing small teams of children during practices and games.


• Lead a team of players in organized drills, games, and scrimmages.


• Teach the game of Basketball in a fun and positive way so that children can't wait to come back again.


• Provide constant feedback to the players, always-be-COACHING!


• Take charge of their respective teams and players during the practices and games.


• Assist with officiating if necessary.


• Be a role model to players and staff in your attitude and behavior.


• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. Set a good example to children and others in regard to general company procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.


• Represent the company when interacting with parents or community members. Provide parents appropriate feedback and information for their child to have a successful experience. Always and in all ways, present a positive image of the company and yourself.

Requirements:

• Be passionate and energetic about creating positive environments and experiences for children.


• Have an outgoing, energetic attitude, and be confident in teaching, leading, and facilitating discussions with children ages 5 - 12 years old.


• Experience working with and love of children of a variety of ages, abilities, and personalities


• Graduating seniors and college students with athletic and/or team experience.


• Experience playing and/or coaching sports preferred.


• Flexible, takes direction & instruction, takes initiative, and is comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.


• We are currently looking for Head Coaches for our Fall and Winter Seasons that will be taking place on Sundays.


• Mandatory trainings will occur before the season starts.


• All candidates accepted for the position will be asked to undergo a fingerprinted background check by the Department of Justice.