Seasonal AAU Basketball Coach

CAL Sports Academy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

CAL Sports Academy is seeking experienced and enthusiastic AAU Basketball Coaches to lead and support competitive youth teams in Lansdale and Souderton, Pennsylvania. This seasonal, part-time role focuses on developing players, planning practices, and preparing teams for games and tournaments.

Coaches should teach fundamentals, communicate with families professionally, and represent CAL Sports Academy with integrity and passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Strong basketball playing and/or coaching background.
• Previous experience coaching competitive youth, high school, AAU, travel, club, or similar basketball programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and game strategy.
• Ability to independently lead organized practices.
• Ability to teach athletes with different strengths, roles, and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead organized team practices focused on individual development, team concepts, basketball IQ, conditioning, communication, and competition.
• Teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals including ball handling, passing, shooting, finishing, footwork, rebounding, defense, spacing, movement, and decision making.
• Prepare written or structured practice plans in advance of scheduled practices.
• Evaluate players and help determine appropriate roles, developmental priorities, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare athletes and teams for competitive games and tournament environments.
• Develop and implement offensive and defensive concepts based on age and team needs.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Youth coaching

AAU experience

Team leadership

Job description

• Part Time
• CAL Sports Academy
• Posted 1 month ago

AAU Basketball Coach

Develop Players. Lead Teams. Make an Impact.

Seasonal Part Time | Lansdale & Souderton, Pennsylvania

About CAL Sports Academy

Founded in 2006, CAL Sports Academy provides youth sports instruction, training, leagues, camps, clinics, private training, and competitive team opportunities designed to help young athletes develop both on and off the court.

Our goal is to create positive, organized, and development focused environments where athletes can improve their basketball skills while building confidence, character, discipline, leadership, teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.

We believe coaches play an important role in a young athlete’s development. The way a coach teaches, communicates, prepares, leads, and responds to challenges can influence an athlete long after a season ends.

AAU Basketball Coach

Opportunities at CAL Sports Academy are designed for experienced, dependable, and enthusiastic coaches who want to develop competitive youth basketball players while making a positive impact on young athletes.

Position Overview

CAL Sports Academy is seeking experienced, dependable, and enthusiastic AAU Basketball Coaches to lead and support competitive youth basketball teams in Lansdale and Souderton, Pennsylvania.

This is a seasonal, part time coaching opportunity for individuals who understand that competitive basketball requires both individual player development and team development.

AAU coaches are expected to teach the game, prepare organized practices, develop individual players, establish team standards, manage games effectively, communicate professionally with families, and represent CAL Sports Academy with integrity.

Coaches should be comfortable working with motivated athletes who are preparing for competitive practices, games, and tournament environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and lead organized team practices focused on individual skill development, team concepts, basketball IQ, conditioning, communication, and competition.
• Teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals including ball handling, passing, shooting, finishing, footwork, rebounding, defense, spacing, movement, and decision making.
• Prepare written or structured practice plans in advance of scheduled practices.
• Evaluate players and help determine appropriate roles, developmental priorities, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare athletes and teams for competitive games and tournament environments.
• Develop and implement appropriate offensive and defensive concepts based on athlete age, experience, and team needs.
• Make appropriate in game adjustments while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Provide constructive instruction and feedback that helps athletes understand both what they need to improve and how to improve it.
• Create a competitive environment that emphasizes development, effort, accountability, teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Communicate team expectations, schedules, developmental goals, and important information professionally with athletes and families.
• Build productive relationships with players, parents, fellow coaches, officials, tournament personnel, and CAL Sports Academy staff.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and athlete safety at practices, games, tournaments, and team activities.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all practices, games, meetings, and tournaments.
• Represent CAL Sports Academy with professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and respect.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong basketball playing and/or coaching background.
• Previous experience coaching competitive youth, high school, AAU, travel, club, or similar basketball programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and game strategy.
• Ability to plan and independently lead organized practices.
• Ability to teach athletes with different strengths, roles, and developmental needs.
• Positive but accountable coaching style.
• Strong leadership, teaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with parents and families.
• Ability to remain composed during competitive games and challenging situations.
• Dependability, punctuality, organization, and preparation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other CAL Sports Academy coaches and staff.
• Willingness to receive feedback, continue learning, and work within CAL Sports Academy’s coaching philosophy and organizational standards.

Preferred Background

• Previous AAU, travel, or competitive youth basketball coaching experience.
• High school, collegiate, professional, or other competitive basketball playing experience.
• Experience independently planning and leading team practices.
• Experience with individual basketball skill development.
• Experience developing offensive and defensive team concepts.
• Experience coaching multiple positions and skill levels.
• Experience communicating with parents and families in a competitive youth sports environment.
• Background in Physical Education, Education, Exercise Science, Recreation, Coaching, or Sports Management.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Seasonal Commitment

AAU Basketball is a seasonal coaching commitment. Specific team schedules vary based on the season, age group, gym availability, tournament schedules, and program needs.

Coaches Should Generally Be Prepared To Commit To

• Multiple practices and/or team development sessions each week.
• Weekday evening practices.
• Weekend games and tournament competition.
• Tryouts, player evaluations, team meetings, and other scheduled team activities when required.
• Consistent attendance throughout the assigned season.

Consistent seasonal availability is essential. Coaches should carefully consider their employment, school, family, travel, and other coaching commitments before accepting a team assignment.

Candidates should communicate any known scheduling conflicts during the interview process so that CAL Sports Academy can determine whether the candidate’s availability is compatible with the needs of the assigned team.

Coaching Development

We understand that strong coaches continue learning. AAU coaches may have opportunities to collaborate with other members of the CAL Sports Academy coaching staff, receive feedback and mentorship, exchange ideas, strengthen their teaching and leadership skills, and contribute to the continued development of our basketball programs.

Team assignments and expanded coaching responsibilities are based on experience, readiness, performance, reliability, available opportunities, and organizational needs.

Compensation

Compensation is based on coaching experience, basketball background, qualifications, responsibilities, team assignment, and overall fit.

Qualified coaches may also have opportunities to become involved with CAL Sports Academy classes, camps, clinics, leagues, private training, small group training, player development, and other basketball programs.

Required Clearances

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check
• FBI Fingerprint Background Check, when applicable

Candidates who do not currently possess the required clearances must be willing and able to obtain them before beginning employment.

Coaching & Employment Expectations

• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality throughout the assigned season.
• Communicate conflicts, emergencies, or scheduling concerns promptly and professionally.
• Follow CAL Sports Academy coaching standards, policies, athlete development philosophy, and safety expectations.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality regarding CAL Sports Academy athletes, families, staff, programs, systems, and business information.
• Disclose any current coaching, training, employment, ownership, or business relationship with another basketball or youth sports organization that may create a conflict with CAL Sports Academy.
• Comply with applicable CAL Sports Academy employment, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and other employment agreement requirements if hired.

Our Hiring Process

• Application and Resume Review
• Initial Interview
• Coaching Evaluation or Observation
• Reference and Background Clearance Review
• Employment Offer and Team Assignment, when applicable

Why Coach AAU Basketball With CAL

Competitive basketball is important, but winning alone does not define successful coaching at CAL Sports Academy.

We want coaches who understand that player development, preparation, accountability, communication, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, leadership, and character all contribute to long term success.

Our goal is to prepare athletes to become better basketball players, better teammates, and more confident young people who are prepared to succeed regardless of who coaches them next.

Job Type:

Seasonal Part Time

Work Location:

In person, Lansdale and Souderton, Pennsylvania

CAL Sports Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We value professionalism, integrity, respect, and diversity and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.