Youth Basketball Coach

JCCSF Careers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco is seeking friendly individuals to coach its winter youth basketball program. Candidates should have basketball knowledge and be capable of guiding children aged 5 to 12 with enthusiasm and leadership.

Responsibilities include planning practices, running games, and maintaining communication with parents and supervisors. The role is seasonal, requiring attendance from January 2027 through March 2027 with weekday and weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth aged 5–12 years.
• Ability to communicate clearly with parents and supervisors.
• Reliable transportation.
• Commitment to attending all practices and games.

Responsibilities

• Develop practice and game objectives aligned with program philosophies.
• Organize and run practices and games with focus on fundamentals.
• Attend weekday practices and weekend games consistently.
• Provide active guidance during practices and games.
• Uphold league regulations and maintain open communication with athletes, parents, coaches and supervisors.
• Provide weekly updates to Team Parents.
• Fulfilling any supplementary duties as needed.

Skills

Basketball fundamentals

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco is looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals interested in coaching in our youth basketball program this winter. Applicants should have basketball coaching experience and/or basketball knowledge and experience working with children ages five to 12 years. The philosophy of the JCCSF youth sports program – known as “Redefine the Score” - is to engage children in learning both sport-specific and life skills in a fun and positive atmosphere. Applicants must be able to embrace these ideas while providing strong leadership and commitment to the program participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop practice and game objectives in alignment with the JCCSF youth sports program philosophies.

Organize and run stimulating practices and games, emphasizing fundamental skill development through positive reinforcement.

Attend weekday practices and weekend games consistently.

Provide active guidance during practices and games.

• Mastering and upholding league regulations and protocols.
• Ensuring consistent, open lines of communication with young athletes, parents, fellow coaches, and supervisors.
• Provide weekly updates and communication with Team Parents.
• Fulfilling any supplementary duties as necessitated.

REQUIREMENTS

Proven background in engaging with children aged 5 to 12 years.

Familiarity with principles of early childhood development is advantageous.

• Proficiency in basketball fundamentals.
• Prior experience as a youth basketball coach is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to excel within a collaborative team setting.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication aptitude.
• Reliable access to independent transportation.
• Commitment to attending all scheduled practices, games, trainings, and meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Coaching role involves working on scheduled days that fall within the span of Monday to Sunday. These sessions are typically scheduled between the hours of 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 6 PM on weekends. The coaching activities take place indoors, ensuring a comfortable and climate-controlled setting for both coaches and young athletes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing, typically lasting a few hours each day.
• Capability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 25lbs.
• Frequent movement within the gymnasium environment during scheduled hours.

STATUS

Temporary/seasonal, non-exempt position.

HOURS

2 – 12 hours/week.

SCHEDULE

• January 2027 – March 2027.
• Must be available for the entire season. Must be available to work at least one to two weekday afternoons or evenings, Monday – Friday, and on weekends.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/

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