Youth Basketball Skills Coach (Part-Time)

Valparaiso YMCA; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Discounted programs, rentals, andretai

Child Watch hours available free of ch

Job summary

Valparaiso YMCA is seeking a part-time Basketball Skills Trainer to support the Sports team by delivering targeted skill refinement sessions tailored to each participant’s ability and goals. You will develop and coach sessions, organize activities, and demonstrate techniques, while coordinating with the Sports Director to fit open-gym times.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. This role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and ongoing training, with benefits including

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the game of basketball.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Obtain and maintain required trainings.
• Minimum age 18 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach session content tailored to participants’ ability; assess skills and provide feedback.
• Organizes and directs individual and small-group activities.
• Instruct and demonstrate basketball techniques for development.
• Coordinate with Sports Director to schedule small-group sessions during open gym.
• Adhere to safety procedures and report accidents, hazards.
• Follows policies and complete required trainings.
• Accept additional assignments within the job description.

Skills

Knowledge of basketball fundamentals

Coaching experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility in schedule

Required trainings

Minimum age 18

Job description

Valparaiso YMCA is seeking a part-time Basketball Skills Trainer to support the Sports team by delivering targeted skill refinement sessions tailored to each participant’s ability and goals. You will develop and coach sessions, organize activities, and demonstrate techniques, while coordinating with the Sports Director to fit open-gym times.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. This role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and ongoing training, with benefits including