Part Time Position
Start Date: As soon as possible, with regular fall programming beginning in September
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is both a basketball training position and an athlete recruitment position.
The successful candidate must be able to attract, recruit, and retain athletes while delivering exceptional basketball training. We are looking for someone who is confident promoting programs, building relationships with players and families, generating new registrations, and helping grow a strong athlete community.
This position is ideal for a highly experienced basketball professional who has played or coached at an elite, collegiate, national, or professional level and has an established reputation within the basketball community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Actively recruit and bring new athletes into training programs
* Promote programs through personal networks, community connections, schools, teams, clubs, and basketball organizations
* Build strong relationships with athletes and parents to encourage long term participation and retention
* Deliver high level individual, small group, and team basketball training
* Develop athletes in shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defence, basketball IQ, decision making, and game preparation
* Assess each athlete’s abilities and create appropriate development plans
* Motivate athletes while maintaining a positive, disciplined, and professional training environment
* Support seasonal programs, camps, clinics, team training, and special events
* Assist with program development and new athlete development initiatives
* Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, coaches, and management
* Track athlete progress and provide meaningful feedback
* Incorporate strength, conditioning, speed, agility, coordination, and injury prevention principles where appropriate
* Maintain a safe, organized, and high energy training environment
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
* Professional, semi professional, national, collegiate, university, or other elite level basketball playing or coaching experience is strongly preferred
* Ten or more years of basketball coaching, training, or player development experience is preferred
* Candidates without professional playing experience must demonstrate exceptional basketball expertise and extensive experience coaching and training children and youth
* Proven ability to recruit athletes, generate registrations, grow programs, and maintain strong client relationships
* Established relationships within the local basketball community are considered a major asset
* Experience working with athletes of different ages and skill levels
* Background in strength training, conditioning, kinesiology, fitness, or athletic performance is considered a strong asset
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
* Deep knowledge of basketball fundamentals, advanced skill development, and game strategy
* Strong sales, networking, communication, and relationship building abilities
* Confident, energetic, professional, and highly motivated
* Excellent ability to connect with children, teenagers, competitive athletes, and parents
* Dependable and available for part time evening and weekend hours
* Able to work independently and contribute as part of a coaching team
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to command respect while creating a positive athlete experience
* Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset
* A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check will be required
SCHEDULE
This is a part time position with hours based primarily on athlete registrations, seasonal programming, and facility needs. Candidates should be available during evenings and weekends. Additional opportunities may be available for camps, clinics, private training, team development, and special programs.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction outlining:
* Your basketball playing and coaching background
* Your experience training children and competitive athletes
* Your ability to recruit and bring athletes into programs
* Any current relationships or networks within the basketball community
* Your availability beginning immediately and for the fall season starting in September
Only applicants with significant basketball experience and the ability to contribute to athlete recruitment and program growth will be considered.
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
