Basketball Specialist - Sports Performance Coach

Champion's QUEST; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance stipend

Paid training & development

Provided uniforms

Job summary

Champion's QUEST in Los Alamitos, California, is seeking a Basketball Performance Coach to mentor young athletes aged 7-18. The role involves implementing a proven science-based curriculum to enhance performance, communicating with parents, and providing support for athletes’ development. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field, NCAA basketball experience, and a strong desire to develop their coaching career in the community. The position offers part-time and full-time opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, extroverted personality to mentor and motivate young athletes.
• Degree in kinesiology, human performance, exercise physiology, or coaching.
• NCAA basketball athlete must have played at collegiate level.
• Obtain NSCA‑CSCS, NASM‑PES, or USA‑W certification within 90 days of hire.
• Strong desire to build a coaching career in the local sports community.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor athletes to develop sports skills and performance.
• Implement a science-based curriculum to enhance athletic performance.
• Train athletes and work with other coaches to refine skills.
• Communicate effectively with athletes and parents.
• Support athletes’ academic and athletic development.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Motivation skills

Mentoring young athletes

Communication with parents

Knowledge of sports training

Education

Degree in kinesiology or related field

NCAA basketball athlete

Tools

NSCA‑CSCS certification

NASM‑PES certification

USA‑W certification

Job description

Position Overview

Basketball Performance Coach for our Sports Academy. Responsible for coaching young athletes ages 7-18 to develop peak performance using a science‑based curriculum, mentoring athletes and communicating with parents.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor 7‑18 year old athletes to develop sports skills and peak performance.
• Implement a proven science‑based curriculum to enhance physical, technical, and mental aspects of play.
• Train athletes and work with other coaches to refine skills.
• Communicate effectively with athletes and parents.
• Provide support for athletes’ academic and athletic development.
• For part‑time applicants, assist under a part‑time schedule while gaining experience toward a full‑time role.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Outgoing, extroverted personality to mentor and motivate young athletes and educate parents.
• Degree in kinesiology, human performance, exercise physiology, coaching, psychology or a related science.
• NCAA basketball athlete while in college (must have played at collegiate level).
• Obtain NSCA‑CSCS, NASM‑PES, or USA‑W certification within 90 days of hire.
• Strong desire to build a coaching career in the local sports community.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part‑time: $25,000 - $45,000 per year.
• Full‑time: $45,000 - $75,000+ per year.
• Generous compensation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Structured career path for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training & development.
• Health insurance stipend.
• Provided uniforms.