Basketball Coach
6 days ago
Oakville, Canada
Active Hour
Full-time
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About Active Hour
Active Hour is Ontario's leader in the Total Athlete philosophy — Our approach develops well-rounded, healthy, and confident young athletes through exposure to diverse movement patterns and age-appropriate skill building.
About the Role
Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate basketball drills, passing exercises, small-sided games, and skill-building activities for children aged 2-12.
- Teach foundational to intermediate basketball skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, and basic game tactics.
- Manage groups of varying skill levels and ensure every child is engaged, learning, and having fun.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and encouraging training environment at all times
- Track and communicate individual player progress to the head coach and program coordinator.
- Set up and break down all training equipment before and after sessions.
- Follow all Active Hour safety protocols and session guidelines.
- Be a reliable, punctual, and positive role model for young athletes. Requirements:
- Must be 24 years of age or older
- 2+ years of coaching experience to toddlers, kids and adults.
- Playing experience at a school, college, club, or district level.
- Strong understanding of basketball rules, positioning, and fundamentals.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- High energy, patient, and able to keep young children focused and motivated.
- Reliable and punctual.
- First-aid certification or awareness is a plus.
- Must be willing to complete a background check. Why Join Active Hour
- Competitive hourly pay: $40-$50/hr
- Part-time role with a clear pathway to full-time employment
- Ground-floor opportunity with a growing youth sports brand
- Coaching mentorship and professional development
- Opportunity to make a real impact on childhood health and athletic development in your community
Job Type
s: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule Experience:
- Sports coaching: 2 years (preferred) Work
Location:
In person Pay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour Benefits:
- Casual dress Work
Location:
In person
About the Role
Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate basketball drills, passing exercises, small-sided games, and skill-building activities for children aged 2-12.
- Teach foundational to intermediate basketball skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, and basic game tactics.
- Manage groups of varying skill levels and ensure every child is engaged, learning, and having fun.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and encouraging training environment at all times
- Track and communicate individual player progress to the head coach and program coordinator.
- Set up and break down all training equipment before and after sessions.
- Follow all Active Hour safety protocols and session guidelines.
- Be a reliable, punctual, and positive role model for young athletes. Requirements:
- Must be 24 years of age or older
- 2+ years of coaching experience to toddlers, kids and adults.
- Playing experience at a school, college, club, or district level.
- Strong understanding of basketball rules, positioning, and fundamentals.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- High energy, patient, and able to keep young children focused and motivated.
- Reliable and punctual.
- First-aid certification or awareness is a plus.
- Must be willing to complete a background check. Why Join Active Hour
- Competitive hourly pay: $40-$50/hr
- Part-time role with a clear pathway to full-time employment
- Ground-floor opportunity with a growing youth sports brand
- Coaching mentorship and professional development
- Opportunity to make a real impact on childhood health and athletic development in your community
Job Type
s: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule Experience:
- Sports coaching: 2 years (preferred) Work
Location:
In person Pay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour Benefits:
- Casual dress Work
Location:
In person