Youth Basketball Coach

Description If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin! Compensation We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $13.00 to $18.00. Our great benefits We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training. We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education. We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule. We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day. About the Job We need you to fill the role of Youth Basketball Coach . This is a part-time, hourly position. We are looking for Basketball Coaches for the following programs: Basketball Skills Clinic (Year-Round). Clinics are designed to teach kids fundamentals of basketball through drills and stations. Rising Stars Basketball League- September to December annually. This is a 3-8th Grade League on Sunday afternoons. Little Rookies Basketball League- January-March annually. This is a K-2nd Grade League on Sunday afternoons. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities: Coach an assigned group of children in basketball emphasizing skill development, safety, sportsmanship, and fun. Teach the rules of the game. Manage use of equipment including but not limited to: Basketballs, whistles, cones, clipboards, and pinnies. Lead drills focused on skill development during skills sessions. Teach basic sports strategies during weeks of game play. Manage substitutions during games and ensure equal playing time for all players regardless of score. Referee and keep score as assigned. Work to establish team unity and spirit and act as a positive role model Set realistic and age-appropriate expectations for participants Build positive relationships with participants and their families to ensure a quality experience and promote program participation. Observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, teach, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. Attend staff orientation and meetings as necessary. All other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements Must be at least 14 years of age. Must be able to perform routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20-pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment. Ability to sit, bend, walk, stand and reach for extended periods of time Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues; and tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shalom Austin