Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group basketball instruction for children, ages 4-14, of varying skill levels via drills, stations, competitions, and skill demonstrations.
- Follow assigned curriculum while also possessing ability to lead self-run drills and activities during stations and at other points during camps and/or clinics.
- Coach and officiate teams during scrimmages, ensuring equal playing time, and constructive team play.
- Motivate and encourage participants with a friendly, positive, and caring demeanor.
- Show constant enthusiasm and assist in delivering messaging about sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and similar Junior Grizzlies principles.
- Ensure participant safety by monitoring activities and by reporting potential injury and/or disciplinary concerns.
- Have respectful and cordial interactions with parents, guardians, facility staff and other program customers.
- Assist with operational tasks such as setup and breakdown, check-in and check-out, lunch monitoring, giveaway distribution, guest appearances.
- Arrive to camps, clinics, and any other programs in a punctual manner.
- Take direction from Youth Basketball Manager, Youth Basketball Coordinator, and/or Lead Coach as it pertains to the role and the respective responsibilities that are required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years coaching experience at the middle school, high school, and/or AAU levels OR 2 years playing experience in college.
- CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Team player, with an ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Good physical condition with ability to demonstrate basketball drills and techniques as required.
- Reliable transportation to and from locally and regionally assigned camps, clinics, or other programs.
- Must be available for 80% scheduled camps, clinics, and other programs throughout the year.
Nice to Have
- Two (2) years college completion or Associate’s degree.
- Playing experience at the pro, collegiate, and/or high school level.
- Knowledge of sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Flexible scheduling around your availability
- Team Store Discounts
- Employee Discounted Grizzlies and Hustle Game Tickets
- Junior Grizzlies gear
Work Arrangement
On-site — Memphis, TN, Mid-South
Additional Information
- Must be available for 80% scheduled camps, clinics, and other programs throughout the year.
- Reliable transportation to and from locally and regionally assigned camps, clinics, or other programs.
