Position Overview

As our Youth Basketball Coach - Part-Time, you will provide a fun, safe, and welcoming experience for participants while they learn individual and team skills, camaraderie, and ways to live healthy and active lifestyles. You will provide coaching support at various Rip City Hoops camps, clinics, coach’s trainings, and related events.

Key Responsibilities

• Run and instruct youth basketball stations and drills such as dribbling, shooting, and defense.
• Help coordinate various aspects of the Rip City Hoops Youth Basketball program, including event logistics, registration, setup, and breakdown.
• Support the implementation of the curriculum provided for all Rip City Hoops events.
• Participate in bi-weekly coaches’ meetings by attending in person or calling in.
• Submit availability that allows for open weekends, weeknights OR weekdays (must be available at least 5 hours per week, with increased availability during Winter/Spring and Summer Breaks for Camps).
• Attend a minimum of 1 Trail Blazers Sanctioned Coach training per Fiscal Year.
• Assist with set-up and take-down at all worked events.
• Follow event expectations per Manager, Lead Coach & onsite point of contact.
• Collect youth/parent feedback informally after events to share with lead coach and greater team.
• Provide insights to improve and develop Rip City Hoops Curriculum.
• Reflect Trail Blazer brand expectations.
• Encourage and mentor youth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Solid understanding and love of the game of basketball
• Ability to obtain First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications
• Team player with the ability to collaborate within a diverse group
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact positively with youth, community members, and all levels of the organization
• Flexible schedule, including some early mornings, nights, and weekends. Must be available at least 5 hours per week, with increased availability during Winter/Spring and Summer Breaks for Camps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working at children's sports camps
• High school, College, or professional basketball playing or coaching experience

Additional Information

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Perks

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. The perks we offer for our part-time teammates include:

• Hourly wage: $20 per hour
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Wellness Perk – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking in Aegean + Discounted Mass Transit Passes (50% off)
• Discounted tickets for select concerts/shows
• Ongoing Learning & Development

Apply now to become a part of the team behind the team!