AAU/Club Basketball Head Coach & Mentor

Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) is Portland's premier youth basketball club, and we are looking for the best coaches and mentors in the area to become the next head coaches of our Club/AAU Teams based in the Portland area! PSB Club/AAU Team coaches are high-character individuals with a passion for mentoring, leading, and educating children as well as a strong knowledge of basketball. They form transformational relationships with players and parents that are about more than just basketball and are not simply transactional. This is a part-time position with on-court hours performed primarily 2 evenings per week for practices (1.5 hours/practice) and 1-2 weekends per month for tournaments/leagues (2-4 games/weekend) as well as 1-2 hours per week dedicated to electronic communication with team families. More hours are also available if willing and able to coach more than one team as well as work other PSB workouts, clinics, and camps. More About PSB: PSB is a member of the Jr. NBA Flagship network, which means the NBA has designated us as one of the "18 best-in-class youth basketball organizations that share the Jr. NBA’s vision for how the game should be taught and played at the grassroots level, and have committed to pursuing the highest standard of operation in the industry. This includes adhering to NBA and USA Basketball Youth Basketball Guidelines, implementing coach licensing requirements, providing resources to educate coaches and parents, and a continued commitment to improving the overall youth basketball experience." (Source: https://jr.nba.com/jr-nba-flagship-network/) Our mission is to change the culture of youth basketball … and a major part of that are our Team Coaches! More About the Position: Team Coaches report directly to City General Managers and/or City Directors. For our best coaches, there is potential for growth and promotion inside and outside of PSB. The ideal candidate: Possesses a strong growth mindset Is a good teammate and has a strong desire to be a part of a coaching team Believes in the educational experience of youth sports and prioritizes educational experiences over wins & losses Possesses strong mentorship and leadership skills Clearly and positively communicates with kids and adults Strives to become a better mentor, leader and coach Possesses strong organizational skills Our Team Coaches have the following responsibilities: Learn and adhere to PSB policies and procedures. Coach and develop players with a philosophy that aligns with PSB’s mission and values. Communicate regularly with team families concerning logistics and all team activities. Be consistently engaged with PSB stakeholders and address concerns quickly, with a positive attitude. Travel to various local practice gyms and tournaments as assigned. Work with PSB management to ensure that all events have appropriate PSB staff coverage in the event of an absence. We would know the person is doing a great job if: Coach and PSB managers, directors, and coordinators work cohesively Feedback from parents is consistently positive Players improve on and off the court Players return for subsequent seasons If you are interested in joining our team, please apply with a copy of your basketball resume! Also, you can apply directly for a Team Coach position at https://proskillsbasketball.com/team-coach-job/ Job Type: Part-time Pay: $1,500.00 - $4,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Referral program Schedule: Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: high school basketball playing: 2 years (Required) middle school, high school, or college coaching: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person