Youth Basketball Coach - Part Time
- $18 Hourly
- Other
Job Title: Youth Basketball Coach
Department: Youth Basketball
Business Unit: KSE
Location: Denver, CO
Reports To: Youth Basketball Director
Employment Type: Variable Hour, Non-Exempt, Seasonal
Supervisor Position: No
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group, and SkyCam.
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 position with employment concluding August 30th of 2024.
Position Duties
- Teach and demonstrate basketball techniques to youth ages 3-14 years old at Denver Nuggets Basketball Academy (DNBA) events
- Build basketball lesson plans and curriculums as needed
- Fan engagement/interaction as a Nuggets brand ambassador
- Check in participants during registration of all DNBA camps and clinic
- Set up and tear down of all equipment
- Provide customer service to DNBA participants
- Travel to different locations within Colorado for DNBA events
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical office conditions
- Coach and demonstrate on court basketball techniques
- 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 in extreme weather conditions
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must hold a valid Driver's License
- 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 lesson plans and curriculums as needed
- Customer service experience
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to pass a background check
- Reliable transportation to travel in state
- 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. Trainings must be completed within 60 days of hiring.
- Must be able and willing to work the majority of DNBA events
- Applicants must meet these minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A strong passion for youth basketball
- Leadership ability
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
- Ability to coach in an entertaining and knowledgeable way
- Positive culture builder/contributor
- Ability to communicate to individuals of all ages and all experience levels in a clear and concise manner
- Comfortable working in front of large crowds
- Must be personable, enthusiastic, and very outgoing
- Organized and detail driven
- Understands the strategies and fundamentals of basketball
Compensation
- Base hourly range: $18.29 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Address
Kroenke Sports Enterprises
Denver, COIndustry
Sports and Recreation
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