About This Role
Being a basketball coach at the Basketball Development Academy (BDA) involves developing student-athletes both on and off the court. This role suits a passionate, energetic, and knowledgeable individual committed to teaching basketball fundamentals, promoting discipline and sportsmanship, and serving as a positive role model.
Responsibilities
- Teach basketball fundamentals, skills, and game concepts
- Develop practice plans that are organized, engaging, and age-appropriate
- Improve players' basketball IQ, confidence, and decision-making
- Provide individual player evaluations and constructive feedback
- Lead practices, games, and tournaments professionally
- Promote a positive, competitive, and disciplined team culture
- Encourage teamwork, accountability, and respect
- Ensure every athlete is treated fairly and with respect
- Maintain professional communication with parents, players, and BDA leadership
- Respond to parent questions respectfully and promptly
- Attend coaches meetings and organizational events
- Communicate schedules, expectations, and program updates
- Scout opponents when necessary
- Develop offensive and defensive game plans
- Make in-game adjustments
- Manage substitutions and player rotations effectively
- Be a positive role model
- Encourage academic success and character development
- Teach leadership, responsibility, discipline, and work ethic
- Help athletes prepare for middle school, high school, and collegiate basketball opportunities
- Represent BDA with professionalism at all times
- Promote BDA's mission, culture, and values
- Support recruiting efforts and community outreach events
- Maintain a positive image on social media and in public
Requirements
- Previous basketball playing or coaching experience
- Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to motivate athletes of varying skill levels
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Passion for youth development
Nice to have:
- AAU coaching experience
- High school or collegiate playing experience
- USA Basketball Gold License (or willingness to obtain)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Background check clearance
About the Company
Basketball Development Academy (BDA) is committed to developing student-athletes both on and off the court.