Basketball Coach

Westfieldynj; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA membership

Employee referral bonus program

Paid NJ Earned Sick Leave

Short-Term disability benefits

403b Retirement Savings Account

Discounts on designated child care

Discounts with other organizations for

Job summary

The Westfield Area YMCA is seeking a Basketball Coach to join our Youth Basketball Programs, with a start in late August or early September. You will organize, supervise and instruct players to learn basic skills aligned with YMCA character development.

Responsibilities include leading practices, teaching proper techniques, and ensuring safety while fostering confidence in young athletes. The role offers $17–$21 per hour, plus benefits and YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, techniques and game play situations.
• Ability to teach using proper technique and progression.
• Strong communication to engage with children, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Relate to each participant equally and consistently throughout class sessions.
• Lead groups of children and manage class dynamics and safety.
• Coach players during practices and games and devise practice plans.
• Ensure safety rules and YMCA guidelines are followed.
• Collaborate with other coaches and staff to run leagues smoothly.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of practices and games.

Skills

Basketball fundamentals

Teaching technique

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

ASHI BLS for Healthcare Providers

First Aid Certification

EPI and Asthma certifications

Job description

Basketball Coach

The Westfield Area YMCA is looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to join our Sports team as coaches in our Youth Basketball Programs to start in late August or early September.

The Basketball Coach is responsible for organizing, supervising and instructing basketball programming that enables participants to learn basic sport‑specific skills that apply the philosophy and goals of YMCA character development.

Responsibilities

• Relate to each participant equally and consistently throughout the entire class session.
• Adapt to changes well, such as program, student’s ability level, space availability, and modifications to class plan, as needed.
• Lead a group of children and take control of situations through quick and appropriate responses, if issues arise.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for basketball related programs and environments.
• Maintain positive relationships with members, participants and staff through good communication and interaction.
• Coach players during practices and games (home and away).
• Build players’ confidence and improve upon their skills.
• Devise practice plans tailored to the development of players.
• Follow the Westfield Area YMCA and league guidelines while ensuring that sportsmanship is always being demonstrated.
• Be a positive role model.
• Must be able to work with other coaches and staff to allow all league activity to run smoothly.
• Be a team player; which includes coaching/supervising other team’s practices, being able to work the scorer’s table when applicable, and more.
• Help with the setup and cleanup of league practices and games.

Pay

$17 - $21 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA membership
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid NJ Earned Sick Leave
• Short-Term disability benefits
• 403b Retirement Savings Account
• Discounts on designated child care programs
• Discounts with other organizations for just being a Y Employee

Requirements

• Must possess, maintain and renew ASHI Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers, ASHI Basic First Aid, EPI and Asthma certifications or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, techniques and game play situation.
• Must possess the capabilities to teach using proper technique and proper progression.
• Experience working with children.
• Enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills to enable them to interact with and maintain positive relations with members, participants and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills.