Seasonal Part-time Basketball Coach

City of Everett; Everett (MA); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

The City of Everett is seeking Seasonal, Part-Time Basketball Coaches to lead and develop youth ages 6–14 in either our recreational or travel leagues. Coaches will plan and run practices, teach basketball fundamentals, foster teamwork, and promote sportsmanship while coordinating with staff and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.

Evening and weekend availability is required for Fall 2026/Winter 2027. Travel coaches attend home and away games and tournaments; recreational coaches remain

Qualificações

• Prior experience playing or coaching basketball, with a strong understanding of the game’s fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Experience working with children and youth ages 6-14, preferably in a sports or recreational setting.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor young athletes.
• Clear communication with youth, parents, and staff.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; travel as needed for away games.
• Must pass background check, CORI, SORI.
• CPR/First Aid certification required before start.
• Concussion safety training and city youth safety training completed before season.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement age-appropriate practice plans focusing on skill development, teamwork, and basketball fundamentals.
• Prepare teams for games in recreational and travel leagues by teaching strategies, positioning and rules.
• Lead and manage games with player rotation and positive encouragement.
• Attend home and away games and tournaments as needed.
• Foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for others.
• Provide individual feedback to players to improve skills and confidence.
• Coordinate with staff on scheduling practices and games.
• Communicate with parents about team progress, schedules, locations and transportation.
• Maintain safe supervision and ensure all equipment is ready for practices and games.

Conhecimentos

Basketball coaching

Youth mentorship

Communication skills

Team leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details

• Department: Youth Development and Enrichment
• Vacancies: Up to 6
• Salary: $25.00 / hour
• Hours: Variable, dependent on game schedules; typically 5-8 hours/week
• Shift: Evenings and Weekends
• Position Type: Seasonal Fall/Winter, part-time, no benefits

About the City of Everett

Home to more than 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and robust sense of community. Everett is proud to build on its strong industrial heritage and close neighborhood connections as a modern, vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. This is a city full of energy, character and community that is on the move and seeking employees that are innovative and dedicated to serving a diverse and engaged public constituency.

Position Summary

The Everett Recreation Center is seeking passionate and dedicated Seasonal, Part-Time Basketball Coaches to lead and develop young athletes in either our recreational league or competitive travel basketball league. Coaches will be assigned to either a recreational or travel basketball team, with the assignment confirmed at the time of hire. The coach will be responsible for planning and running practices, teaching basketball fundamentals, fostering teamwork, and promoting good sportsmanship. This position requires a strong understanding of the game, the ability to motivate and mentor youth ages 6-14, and excellent communication skills. The coach will also coordinate with staff, manage team logistics, and ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants.

This role requires evening and weekend availability during the Fall 2026/Winter 2027 basketball season. Travel coaches are required to attend home and away games and tournaments. Recreational coaches are not required to travel to away games. Ideal candidates will have prior coaching or playing experience, a commitment to youth development, and the ability to inspire a love for the game in young athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate practice plans that focus on skill development, teamwork, and basketball fundamentals (dribbling, shooting, passing, defense).
• Prepare teams for both recreational league games and travel league competition by teaching game strategies, positioning, and rules of basketball.
• Lead and manage the team during games, ensuring player rotation, game strategies, and positive encouragement for all players.
• Attend both home and away travel league games and tournaments as needed.
• Foster an environment that encourages positive sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for others.
• Provide individual feedback to players to help improve their skills and confidence on and off the court.
• Collaborate with Everett Recreation Center staff on scheduling practices, games, and any other league-related activities.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about team progress, expectations, practice and game schedules, locations and transportation arrangements.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment during practices and games.
• Maintain required adult-to-player supervision ratios at all times and ensure no player is left without direct adult supervision during practices, games, or while awaiting City-arranged transportation.
• Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of all players, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure all equipment is properly set up and maintained for practices and games.
• Assist in organizing and cleaning up the gym or practice area after sessions.
• Keep track of attendance, player statistics, and game outcomes as necessary for the assigned team.
• Contribute to the overall mission of the Everett Recreation Center by supporting the personal development of players and promoting the value of recreational sports in the community.
• Participate in any required training, coaching clinics, or meetings to enhance coaching skills and stay up-to-date with program requirements.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Prior experience playing or coaching basketball, with a strong understanding of the game’s fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Experience working with children and youth ages 6-14, preferably in a sports or recreational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, and mentor young athletes.
• Ability to communicate clearly with youth players, parents, and recreation staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work as part of a team, collaborating with other coaches, staff, and program administrators.
• Passion for teaching life skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork through basketball.
• Ability to commit to evening and weekend practices and games. Travel coaches must be able to travel with and supervise the team to and from all away games and tournaments. Coaches may not transport players in personal vehicles under any circumstances. Transportation to away games and tournaments will be arranged by the Department through a licensed transportation provider.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening in accordance with City and state guidelines for working with youth. This includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, both of which must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid is required prior to the start of the season; certification may not be obtained after coaching duties begin.
• Must complete concussion recognition and safety training prior to the start of the season.
• Must complete City-provided youth safety and code-of-conduct training, including policies on supervision ratios and appropriate communication with minors, prior to the start of the season.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must be physically capable of demonstrating basketball techniques, including running, jumping, and bending during practices and games.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods during practices, games, and tournaments.
• May be required to lift and carry sports equipment, such as basketballs, cones, and gym materials, up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional need to adjust and set up basketball hoops or other training equipment.

Work Environment

• The majority of work is performed indoors in a gymnasium or recreation center.
• Exposure to varying noise levels during practices and games, as well as fast-paced activities involving groups of children.
• Occasional outdoor activities for practices or events may occur.
• Evening and weekend hours required. Travel coaches are required to attend off-site games and tournaments. Recreational coaches are not required to travel to away games.
• Must be comfortable working in a physically active and dynamic environment, often managing a group of excited and energetic youth.

The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity / Aff. Women, people of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.