Lead Basketball Coach

River-Crossing-Ymca; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Planning for your future at the Y

Job summary

River-Crossing-YMCA in Fairless Hills, PA is seeking a Lead Basketball Coach for part-time, hourly work. The role includes leading practices and games, teaching fundamentals, and fostering a positive environment for children of varying ages.

Responsibilities include safety, parent communication, equipment management, and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship within a supportive nonprofit community.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age with experience coaching basketball or leading youth sports programs.
• Ability to work effectively with children of varying ages and skill levels.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate basketball practices and games.
• Teach fundamental basketball skills, rules, and strategies in a positive, safe environment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants.
• Ensure participant safety and follow all organizational policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding program expectations and progress.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Leadership

Communication

Child interaction

Job description

Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Description

Lead Basketball Coach

Fairless Hills, PA | Part Time, Hourly; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:45pm - 9:30pm, and Saturdays: 11:00am - 2:00pm | $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for a lead basketball coach to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us through athletics. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job:

• 18+ years of age;Experience coaching basketball or leading youth sports programs
• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents

Knowledge of basketball rules, fundamentals, and skill progression

Ability to work effectively with children of varying ages and skill levels

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Ability to lead by example and promote teamwork and respect

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate basketball practices and games

Teach fundamental basketball skills, rules, and strategies in apositive, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment

Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants with a focus on building confidence

Ensure participant safety and follow all organizational policies and procedures

Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding program expectations and progress

Assist with program setup, equipment management, and facility care

Model good sportsmanship and serve as a positive role mode

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Location(s)

601 S Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills , Pennsylvania 19030 , United States