Basketball Coach

About This Role

This coaching role oversees all aspects of the club's competitive youth basketball team. The successful candidate will conduct practices, oversee games, and educate athletes in game play and strategy, while fostering sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and cooperation among peers. The position works independently with their competitive team, receiving supervision from the Basketball Head Coach and indirect supervision from the Court Sports Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan practices, set goals, and develop athlete skills with constructive feedback
• Communicate via Team Snap for schedules, updates, and team information
• Collaborate with the Head Coach on skill instruction and game strategy
• May lead clinics, group, or private lessons occasionally
• Respond professionally to parent concerns
• Follow all Club and SafeSport safety policies and procedures
• Promote MAC mission, values, and quality service in all interactions
• Stay current on basketball techniques and rules through professional development
• Maintain reliable attendance and participate in all program meetings
• Organize team bonding activities
• Represent MAC positively in all settings and communications
• Occasional local and out-of-state travel required
• Other tasks assigned by the Basketball Head Coach and Court Sports Manager

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in playing basketball (school, club, collegiate, intramurals, adult league, etc.)
• Previous success in effective planning, supervisory, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including working knowledge of computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office applications)
• Ability to effectively communicate with members, guests, and employees in written and verbal form
• Ability and skill to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees and members
• Ability and skill to work effectively in a service environment with member committees
• Current CPR AED/ First Aid and SafeSport certifications required or must be obtained within the first three months of employment

Nice to have:

• Experience coaching youth

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• Free access to the exercise room and classes, climbing gym, and pools
• Free parking
• Discounted public transportation passes
• 401(k) program with an employer match
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on club services and meals