Youth Basketball Coach

Position Overview

The goal of the Denver Nuggets youth basketball department is to increase the participation, passion, and quality of youth basketball in the state of Colorado. This is achieved through various programming and relationships with local youth basketball operators. The youth basketball coach will teach the basics of basketball in a highly entertaining and engaging fashion. This position plays a vital role in the growth of youth basketball and the development of the Denver Nuggets fan base. This is a seasonal part-time position.

Position Duties

• Teach basketball techniques to youth ages 6-17 years old at Denver Nuggets Basketball Academy (DNBA) events
• Create and implement basketball lesson plans and curriculums as needed
• Engage fans as a Denver Nuggets Brand Ambassador
• Provide customer service to DNBA participants
• Travel to different locations within Colorado for DNBA events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical office conditions
• Continuous: standing, walking, jogging, lifting, and running
• Frequently: stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending at the waist, twisting, balancing, squatting, standing in place
• Lift 50 lbs. daily
• Work is occasionally performed with exposure to extreme weather conditions or loud noises

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel in state
• Ability to pass a background check
• One year of basketball coaching experience at the recreational, middle school, high school, or collegiate level
• High school or collegiate level playing experience
• Ability to build basketball related lesson plans and curriculums
• Customer service experience
• Must be able and willing to work the majority of DNBA. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn new ideas pertinent to the sport or coaching in general
• Must be able to obtain required training certifications including but not limited to First-aid, CPR, and AED, SafeSport, USA Basketball, and Positive Coaching Alliance. All training must be completed within 60 days of hiring

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A strong passion for youth basketball
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with individuals of all ages and all experience levels in a clear and concise manner
• Comfortable working in front of large crowds
• Personable, enthusiastic, and very outgoing
• Organized and detail driven
• Ability to apply superb judgment and to work collaboratively
• Ability to positively represent the Denver Nuggets brand

Benefits

401k Plan/Employer Match

Applications

Must be received by: open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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