What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Youth Basketball Summer Camp Coach position at Atlanta Hawks?
Who are we:
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.
Who are you:
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.
The Atlanta Hawks are seeking talented coaches to assist in providing a positive, unique and memorable experience for the youth of metro-Atlanta. Our mission is to provide the ultimate basketball summer camp and community court tour experience for boys and girls ages 7-16 of ALL skill levels. We are looking for coaches who have a passion for developing athletes both on and off the court. An Atlanta Hawks Youth Basketball Summer Camp Coach should be highly motivated, flexible, driven and work well on a team. They should also be timely and bring high energy each day.
This is a seasonal (summer) position and employment will end at the close of our summer activations. This part-time position is not a guaranteed weekly work position. At least 3 weeks are guaranteed and all events are subject to change in date, time, staffing and venue per the need of the organization. To see a full listing of our summer camp locations and dates visit www.hawks.com/summercamps.
Responsibilities:
- Perform on-court basketball instruction at basketball camps and clinics hosted by the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy
- Lead basketball skills, drills, and competitions for kids and players of all abilities ages 7-16
- Bring energy and outgoing spirit to daily activities for youth participants
- Demonstrate and communicate Hawks values and principles to youth participants: leadership, teamwork, compassion, empathy, respect, hard work and having fun
- Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing outstanding customer service to youth participants, parents, talent, facility directors, corporate partners, vendors, etc.
- Work professionally with Hawks and NBA Staff, Players and Alumni to create memorable experiences for our guests at events
- Assist with load-ins and load-outs for events
- Mandatory attendance at orientations, trainings and team building workshops prior to summer camp season (Late May)
- Create and maintain a positive, inclusive, safe and fun playing environment with an emphasis on holistic player development for all guests
- Ensure a safe and risk-free environment for campers, parents and other coaches
- Manage campers throughout the week while communicating with Lead Coach and Commissioners on games, competitions and drills as needed
What the Youth Basketball Summer Camp Coach needs to have:
- Passion for developing youth basketball players in a positive, fun and constructive way
- Team-oriented, flexible, positive, proactive, reliable, accountable
- Operates with a ‘no-job-too-small’ mindset
- Coachable, punctual, willing to bring new ideas to the camps
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Required Qualifications:
- Experience playing and/or coaching basketball
- Provide own transportation to locations throughout greater Atlanta
- Must be able to attend Mandatory Trainings and orientations as well as team building workshops
- Must be able to pass and complete SafeSport certification (training course will be provided by Hawks upon hiring)
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds and work on your feet
- Must be comfortable working in groups of people and have experience public speaking
- Must be organized, punctual, responsive and pay attention to detail
- Must be able to commit to working at least 3 full weeks camp throughout June and July (8:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday)
- CANNOT be affiliated with a Boys AAU Program for ages 15-18; no contact with top 100 prospects (NBA RULE)
- CANNOT work with draft ineligible prospects (EX: international players, top 100 high school player in their class)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree
- Experience coaching kids ages 7-16
- Experience interfacing with parents and administrators in a customer service capacity
- Prior experience working basketball camps
- Transport basketball equipment to and from events utilizing the marketing vehicle fleet. (Valid driver’s license required)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!
