Youth Basketball Coach: Inspire Skills & Growth

Impact Kids; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Impact Kids is seeking enthusiastic basketball coaches to lead youth classes and camps in California. You will deliver daily instruction to children ages 4–14, adapt to different skill levels, and reinforce core values in a dynamic setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years coaching youth sports, strong communication with kids and parents, and a high-energy, positive approach. Child safety checks are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; basketball/youth sports coaching experience (1–5 years) required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily basketball instruction/coaching to students aged 4–14 with different ability levels.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and tactics, observe performance and give feedback.
• Supervise groups with attention to behavior, health and safety, security, and development.
• Ensure safety of students and team members on and off court.
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use classroom management to create a fun, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with fellow Activity Specialists on daily tasks; be a positive role model.
• Demonstrate Impact Kids Core Values at all times.

Skills

Coaching

Communication with children

Team player

High energy

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Impact Kids is seeking enthusiastic basketball coaches to lead youth classes and camps in California. You will deliver daily instruction to children ages 4–14, adapt to different skill levels, and reinforce core values in a dynamic setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years coaching youth sports, strong communication with kids and parents, and a high-energy, positive approach. Child safety checks are required for this position.