Basketball Coach

**Job Summary**:
Kidz Can Play Inc. has been providing quality sports and recreational programs in the Toronto area since 2015 and has recently expanded to the Newmarket/Sharon area. We are excited to develop a more competitively skilled basketball program to complement our existing offerings, which emphasize fundamental skills and positive experiences. Our programs serve children from Senior Kindergarten through Grade 8.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Program Planning and Execution**:

- Develop and implement age-appropriate basketball drills, practices, and activities.
- Teach basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and game strategy.
- Incorporate teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership principles into coaching sessions.

**Player Development**:

- Assess and monitor players’ skill levels and provide constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages growth and confidence.
- Adapt coaching methods to meet the individual needs and abilities of participants.

**Program Leadership**:

- Lead practices, games, and tournaments (as applicable) with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during sessions.
- Communicate effectively with parents, players, and other staff about schedules, goals, and player progress.

**Administrative Duties**:

- Track attendance and maintain accurate records.
- Assist in program setup, teardown, and equipment management.
- Provide feedback to the Program Directors to enhance program quality.
- Under direction from the Program Instructor, assists with the instruction of the program. According to a specific plan, will assist with specific activities while creating a fun, safe and positive learning environment.
- Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations
- Provides feedback to the Program Instructor on program changes and improvements
- Refers any program decisions to the Directors
- Advises Directors of any customer service issues, complaints, or inquiries
- Checks and ensures all participant emergency and medical information is accurate on the class list
- Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations
- Assists the Program Instructor with set up and clean up of all equipment and supplies
- Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Experience coaching basketball, preferably with children or youth.
- Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals and strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage children in a supportive and fun environment.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.

**Preferred**:

- Experience in youth sports program coordination or teaching.
- Certification in coaching (e.g., NCCP or equivalent) is an asset.
- Knowledge of child development and learning techniques.

**Job Type: Contract**

**Salary**: $20-$30/hour

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 3-8 months

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-15