Coach-Mentor (Summer 2025)

Job Title: Coach-Mentor
Reports To: Manager of Middle Years Programs
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Location: Sixth Man Center, Philadelphia, PA
Compensation: $15–$20/hour, commensurate with experience (35–40 hours/week for 8 weeks)

 I. Organizational Overview

Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. (PYB), officially launched in June of 2015, is a community-built youth development and community empowerment organization that leverages the iconic game of basketball to help today’s urban youth overcome the most urgent and systemic issues facing underserved communities. A diverse and impassioned group of individuals, including leaders from the grass-roots to the tree-tops, have been working diligently to execute this mission by building an impactful program, a robust and sustainable organization, and ultimately our world-class Sixth Man Center to help uplift thousands of children, youth, and families for generations to come.

PYB aims to instill six key tenets of its community agreement principles from top to bottom across its organization and young people:

• Safe Space - It is our responsibility to create a judgment-free environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Trust - We deeply believe in each other and will work to form positive relationships.
• Respect - We will honor each individual and treat everyone with a high level of respect. We strive to treat others how they want to be treated and ask for the same in return.
• Integrity - We strive to create an environment where honesty and equity are valued, and we have a responsibility to restore relationships when necessary.
• Care - We strive to be empathetic in protecting the health and welfare of each other and our space.
• Teamwork - We find strength in our peers and strive to create an environment that honors all of our roles on a team.

Position Summary

Coach-Mentors serve as the heart of PYB’s summer programming. This position supports the Lace Up and Learn Up (LULU) Summer Camp Series, a full-day youth development initiative for boys and girls entering grades 3–8. The camp integrates basketball skill development, academic enrichment, mentorship, and healthy meals. Coach-Mentors work alongside Head Coaches to deliver a positive, safe, and growth-oriented camp experience.

II. Core Work Scope & Responsibilities

• Our Coach-Mentors work closely with our Head Coaches to establish positive adult-youth relationships and ensure that participants have an enjoyable learning experience at camp.
• Reinforce the themes and tone of the Head Coach-Mentor throughout the duration of the camp experience.
• Conduct the basketball drilling stations, academic power hour, referee, and coach game play to make sure that participants are fully engaged, focused, learning on and off the court, and having fun.
• Coach middle school-aged boys and girls through a variety of basketball skill-development exercises and stations, and in some instances, develop your assigned skill-building station
• Embed the PYB Way Culture into every aspect of the camp experience
• Hold young people accountable for their words, actions, and behavior
• Give continuous feedback to Jr. Coach-mentors throughout the duration of camp
• Give continuous feedback to young people throughout the duration of camp
• Assist and ensure the collection of data required for program execution and reporting
• Actively attends and participate in a 30–45-minute weekly staff meeting
• Implement health and safety protocols as required
• Serve as a positive role model to the players, parents, and PYB’s community
• Collaborate with our facility teams to ensure a positive culture and climate in our Center
• Ability to commit to the full LULU season

III. Desired Competencies and Dispositions

• Proven understanding of the game of basketball, as well as its multi-faceted competencies in the lives of young people
• Strong commitment to positive coaching and mentorship
• A genuine comfort level with diverse communities
• A passion for youth development and community empowerment
• Strong work ethic and ability to be self-motivated
• Desire to contribute to an entrepreneurial and opportunistic organization
• Possessing a fierce “can do” attitude
• Prideful attention to detail

IV. Training

Staff should be available the weeks of June 9th and June 16th, PYB will host a series of training sessions. Attendance is mandatory.

All summer staff members MUST possess or obtain necessary state and federal clearances prior to engaging in any hands-on activities with young people participating in Philadelphia Youth Basketball programs.

V. Compensation

This position will include wages of $15-20/hour commensurate with experience for up to 35-40 hours/week for 8 weeks beginning the end of June of 2025. Camp begins June 23 and runs through August 15, 2024. This is a seasonal position.

VI. To apply

Applicants must submit a cover note and resume directly through this portal or email to the attention of:

Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc.
Office of Human Resources
employment@phillyyouthbasketball.org

PYB reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

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Philadelphia Youth Basketball is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Salary : $15 - $20