Basketball Coach

**Job Overview**
Night Hoops is looking for skilled Basketball Coaches to become a crucial part of our team. As leaders and mentors, we provide at-risk youth with a safe, inclusive, and fun recreational basketball programs. Your passion for the community and ability to work with participants of all genders and skill levels will be instrumental in our team's success. Night Hoops is not an elite or high-performance basketball program but a welcoming environment that allows kids and youth to make friends and learn life skills beyond basketball.

We are currently looking for coaches to run afterschool programs at the following Burnaby Community Schools:

- Maywood Community School
- Lochdale Community School
- Second Street Community School
- Gilmore Community School

Coaches will receive an honorarium of $750 per season. We are currently hiring for the Winter 2025 season which starts mid January and ends mid March.

**Duties**:

- Plan and conduct engaging practices that focus on skill development, teamwork, and strategy
- Facilitate an environment where life lessons/skills are explored to help players expand their knowledge of social-emotional learning.
- Create game plans and strategies to maximize team performance during competitions.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork
- Collaborate with other coaches and staff members to coordinate team activities, schedules, and events
- Communicate effectively with players, parents, and staff members regarding team updates, expectations, and goals

**Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of basketball rules, techniques, strategies, and gameplay
- Ability to effectively teach and educate players of beginner and intermediate skill levels
- Excellent communication skills to effectively **convey instructions and provide feedback**
- Strong **leadership** skills to motivate and inspire players to perform at their best
- Organizational skills to plan practices, games, and team activities

Join us in shaping young athletes into skilled basketball players while fostering a love for the game

**Job Type**: Seasonal

Pay: From $750.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person