Youth Basketball Coach — Inspire & Develop Young Players

Impact Kids; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Kids in Wheaton, IL is seeking experienced basketball instructors for our youth programs.

You will coach daily, adapt to different ability levels, supervise groups, and create a safe, fun learning environment; a minimum of 2 years working with children and 1–5 years of basketball coaching is required.

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong communication with students and parents, teamwork with other Activity Specialists, and alignment with Impact Kids Core Values are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children; examples include tutoring, camp counseling, or youth volunteering.
• Basketball/youth sports coaching experience (1–5 years) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily basketball instruction/coaching to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with different ability levels.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and tactics, explaining the principles behind them, observe and assess students performance, and give them feedback on their progress.
• Group supervision of students with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members in and out of the basketball court
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
• Have fun!

Skills

High energy

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Impact Kids in Wheaton, IL is seeking experienced basketball instructors for our youth programs.

You will coach daily, adapt to different ability levels, supervise groups, and create a safe, fun learning environment; a minimum of 2 years working with children and 1–5 years of basketball coaching is required.

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong communication with students and parents, teamwork with other Activity Specialists, and alignment with Impact Kids Core Values are essential.