Youth Basketball Instructor/Coach

CAL Sports Academy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CAL Sports Academy is seeking a Youth Basketball Instructor/Coach for part-time work. You will teach fundamentals, run drills, and deliver engaging sessions for youth athletes, ages varied, focusing on skill development, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

This role supports after-school and program-based activities in Lansdale and Souderton, Pennsylvania, with evening and weekend hours. Candidates should have basketball playing or coaching experience and a dependable, positive coaching

Qualifications

• Previous basketball playing, coaching, training, or instructional experience.
• Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals and terminology.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate and teach basketball skills.
• Experience working with children or teenagers.
• Positive, energetic, patient, and encouraging coaching style.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and professional.
• Ability to work effectively with athletes of different ages and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead organized, age-appropriate basketball instruction for youth.
• Teach fundamentals: ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, and footwork.
• Develop athlete basketball IQ and team concepts.
• Prepare lesson plans, drills, and progressions.
• Adapt instruction for different skill levels and ages.
• Provide clear feedback and demonstrations.
• Keep sessions engaging and appropriately challenging.
• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Set up and break down equipment for programs.
• Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and staff.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Player development

Communication

Mentoring

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

• Part Time


• CAL Sports Academy


• Posted 4 weeks ago

Youth Basketball Instructor/Coach

Teach the Game. Develop Athletes. Make an Impact.

Part Time | Lansdale & Souderton, Pennsylvania

About CAL Sports Academy

Youth Basketball Coach opportunities at CAL Sports Academy are designed for dependable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about teaching the game and helping young athletes grow.

Founded in 2006, CAL Sports Academy provides youth sports instruction, training, leagues, camps, clinics, private training, and athlete development opportunities designed to help young people improve 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 or program ends.

Strength Through Sports

Position Overview

CAL Sports Academy is seeking responsible, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic candidates for our Youth Basketball Instructor/Coach position.

This part time position is designed for individuals with meaningful basketball playing, coaching, training, or instructional experience who enjoy working with young athletes and helping them improve their skills, confidence, basketball IQ, teamwork, discipline, and understanding of the game.

Youth Basketball Coaches may work with athletes through instructional classes, clinics, camps, leagues, private training, small group training, and other basketball development opportunities based on experience, qualifications, availability, and organizational needs.

Successful candidates should be able to teach clearly, demonstrate proper technique, organize drills, provide constructive feedback, manage groups effectively, and create an environment where young athletes enjoy learning and improving.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead organized, engaging, and age appropriate basketball instruction for youth athletes.


• Teach basketball fundamentals including ball handling, passing, shooting, finishing, footwork, defense, rebounding, movement, spacing, and decision making.


• Help athletes develop basketball IQ and a stronger understanding of individual and team concepts.


• Prepare lesson plans, drills, and training progressions in advance of assigned programs.


• Adapt instruction for beginner, intermediate, and more experienced athletes.


• Provide clear instruction, demonstrations, correction, encouragement, and constructive feedback.


• Keep athletes active, engaged, and appropriately challenged throughout each session.


• Help athletes build confidence, discipline, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and a positive approach to competition.


• Evaluate athlete strengths, developmental needs, and areas for continued improvement.


• Maintain a safe, positive, organized, and encouraging learning environment.


• Set up and break down basketball equipment before and after programs.


• Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, fellow coaches, and CAL Sports Academy staff.


• Provide appropriate feedback regarding athlete progress when requested.


• Assist with camps, clinics, leagues, training programs, private training, and special events as opportunities become available.


• Arrive prepared and on time for all assigned programs.


• Represent CAL Sports Academy with professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and respect.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous basketball playing, coaching, training, or instructional experience.


• Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals and terminology.


• Ability to clearly demonstrate and teach basketball skills.


• Experience working with children or teenagers.


• Positive, energetic, patient, and encouraging coaching style.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Dependable, punctual, organized, and professional.


• Ability to work effectively with athletes of different ages and skill levels.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with other CAL Sports Academy coaches and staff.


• Willingness to receive feedback, continue learning, and grow professionally.

Preferred Background

• Previous youth basketball coaching or instructional experience.


• Competitive high school, AAU, collegiate, professional, or other advanced basketball playing experience.


• Experience independently planning and leading practices, classes, clinics, or training sessions.


• Experience providing private or small group basketball training.


• Experience working with athletes across multiple ages and skill levels.


• Experience communicating with parents and families in a youth sports environment.


• Background in Physical Education, Education, Exercise Science, Recreation, Coaching, or Sports Management.


• CPR and First Aid certification.

Schedule

This is a part time position with hours based on program needs, athlete enrollment, qualifications, and coach availability.

Our Primary Coaching Opportunities Are Generally

• Monday through Friday: approximately 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM


• Saturdays: approximately 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM


• Additional camp, clinic, league, private training, and special event opportunities throughout the year.

Coaches are not required to be available every day. However, consistent weekly availability is important for maintaining dependable programming and strong relationships with athletes and families.

Coaching Development

We understand that strong coaches continue learning. Depending on experience and position, coaches may have opportunities to work alongside experienced members of our staff, receive feedback and mentorship, strengthen their teaching and communication skills, and take on additional responsibilities as they grow.

Some candidates may begin in an assistant or developmental role before independently leading programs. Advancement is based on readiness, performance, reliability, available opportunities, and organizational needs.

Compensation

Compensation is based on basketball background, coaching experience, teaching ability, qualifications, responsibilities, and overall fit.

Additional earning opportunities may become available through private training, small group training, camps, clinics, leagues, and expanded coaching responsibilities.

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 for assigned programs.


• Communicate schedule conflicts or emergencies promptly and professionally.


• Follow CAL Sports Academy coaching standards, policies, curriculum, 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

Why Coach Basketball With CAL?

Working at CAL Sports Academy is about more than teaching basketball skills.

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

Our goal is to help young athletes become better basketball players, better teammates, and more confident young people while developing skills they can carry with them beyond the court.

Job Type: 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.