Youth Basketball Coach in Austin, Texas at 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.

· 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.