SKLZ Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Crosscourt exists to unite and ignite Ballers through the power of basketball. That’s not a tagline — it’s the job.

No matter the title of your role, the heart of it is the same: you’re a community facilitator. We’re building a team of people who bring real energy, play team ball, and take pride in the room they walk into. People who get better because the people around them are getting better.

If that sounds like you — pull up. Welcome to Crosscourt.

Position Summary

The SKLZ Coach is a part-time coaching role at the heart of the Crosscourt training experience. SKLZ Coaches work directly with individual players and groups to develop fundamental and advanced basketball skills — including shooting, ball handling, passing, defense, and game strategy — through intentionally designed, high-energy sessions. Beyond individual skill development, SKLZ Coaches play a meaningful role in shaping the club's programming, mentoring new coaches, and sustaining the culture that makes Crosscourt distinct.

Core Competencies

• Community Leadership: Creates an inclusive and motivating environment where players of all skill levels feel welcomed, challenged, and supported.
• Emotional Intelligence: Reads individual and group energy effectively; adjusts coaching approach to meet players where they are and maximize engagement.
• Communication: Delivers clear, intentional instruction tailored to diverse skill levels, from beginners through advanced players.
• Collaborative Mindset: Functions as a genuine partner to club staff and fellow coaches, contributing to a unified and high-performing team.
• Growth Orientation: Models a continuous improvement mindset — consistently refining coaching craft and elevating those around them.

Key ResponsibilitiesSession Coaching

• Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to each session to prepare the facility, set up the court, and welcome players before class begins.
• Lead 55-minute SKLZ classes with high energy, genuine enthusiasm, and a consistent standard of coaching excellence.
• Design and execute thoughtful, skill-appropriate lesson plans tailored to the size and level of each group.
• Conduct thorough post-session cleanup and return the facility to a game-ready state for subsequent use.
• Support the member experience during tours and trial sessions, representing Crosscourt culture and standards with professionalism.
• Uphold the Crosscourt aesthetic, atmosphere, and operational standards throughout every floor appearance.

Programming & Development

• Develop and implement a diverse range of basketball programs on a quarterly basis, providing members with varied pathways for growth and training.
• Deliver updated training protocols on a per-program basis in alignment with standards set by Crosscourt Headquarters (CCHQ); all programming remains the intellectual property of CCHQ.
• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to support the promotion of new programs and club events.
• Onboard and train new SKLZ Coaches on Crosscourt policies, procedures, coaching standards, and cultural expectations.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Prior group coaching experience with demonstrated ability to manage and energize a room of participants.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt approach based on audience and skill level.
• Organized and detail-oriented with consistent attention to lesson planning, setup, and session timing.
• Collaborative and adaptable; thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Genuine passion for basketball, team sports, fitness, and overall wellness.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and eagerness to grow within the organization.
• Experience contributing to program development, coach onboarding, or cross-functional collaboration with operations, marketing, or design teams.

Physical Requirements

• Physical capability to meet the demands of active coaching, including prolonged standing, walking, demonstrating drills, and moving throughout the court during sessions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move training equipment and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, and perform repetitive physical movements associated with basketball instruction and facility setup.