Junior Kings Coach

Sacramento Kings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jr. Kings program from the Sacramento Kings invites kids to experience basketball and access NBA-level resources. This part-time coaching/mentoring role supports games, clinics, camps, and leagues, serving as a positive role model and mentor.

Responsibilities include assisting coaches, leading activities, and giving personalized attention to participants while promoting teamwork and effort in all sessions.

Qualifications

• Basketball experience at or above high school level or coaching experience at or above high school level.
• Ability to serve as a role model and mentor for youth participants.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work in varied outdoor conditions and flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Understand and believe in the Jr. Kings mission.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for participants.
• Encourage and motivate all participants.
• Assist coaches with games and lessons.
• Participate in games and workouts, encouraging effort.
• Provide one-on-one attention to participants.

Skills

Basketball experience

Coaching/mentoring

Strong communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sacramento Kings - SACRAMENTO, CA 95814, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly, The Jr. Kings program is where the Sacramento Kings organization invites kids to experience the love of basketball firsthand. It’s not just about bounce passes and lay ups, it’s about making the excitement and resources of the NBA accessible to kids in a way no other youth basketball program can. Whether at a one-day clinic, multi-day camp, or an ongoing league, when kids join Jr. Kings, they’re part of the team.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Understand and believe in the mission of Jr. Kings program
• Serve as a role model and mentor for participants
• Encourage and motivate all participants
• Assist the head and assistant coaches with games and lessons
• Participate in games and workouts with the players, encouraging them to put their best effort into the workout
• Provide one‐on‐one attention to the participants

Job Qualifications

• Basketball experience of either having played basketball at or above the collegiate level or be a coach at or above the high school level.
• Deep understandingand developmentofvarious levels of youthbasketball.
• Detailed understanding, skills, and ability to implement all aspects ofyouth basketballclinics, camps, andtournament.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, stand or walk for 4-5 hours.
• Ability to exhibit good judgment and maintain appropriate behavior with clientele.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions to include extreme heat, cold and rain for an extended amount of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including but not limited to days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Compensation

• $18/hourly rate
• $35/hourly rate on clinic days