Coach-Mentor

Title: Coach-Mentor

Reports to: Program Manager

Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

Job Description

Organizational Overview

Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. (PYB) was officially launched in June, 2015, with a mission to create transformative opportunities for thousands of young people, especially those from under-resourced families and communities, to reach their full potential as students, athletes, and positive leaders.  A diverse and impassioned group of individuals, including leaders from the grass-roots to the tree-tops, have been working diligently to execute upon this mission by building an impactful program, a robust and sustainable organization, and ultimately a state-of-the-art youth basketball and education center to enable us to provide empowering experiences to many more children, youth, and families. 

PYB aims to instill six key tenets of its community agreement principles across its organization with Coach-Mentors 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.

Summary

Through the utilization of the game of basketball as context, as well as the benefits of positive coaching and mentoring, our participants will learn in an interactive environment. We are looking for highly-motivated individuals to serve as a PYB Coach-Mentor. Our coach-mentors must be capable of delivering basketball training/coaching and academic curriculum. We are seeking smart, caring, and engaged adults with a growth mindset, an aptitude for our on- and off-court work, and deep passion for helping young people become their best selves.

The program structure is as follows:

• 50% on-court
  • Skill-building
  • Team-concepts
  • Game play
  • Physical fitness & healthy habits
  • Character Development

• 50% off-court
  • Youth-centered social emotional learning & enrichment
  • Leadership Development
  • Financial Literacy
  • Career Readiness

Core Work Scope & Responsibilities

Coach-mentors will be responsible for:

• Creating a safe, inclusive environment for youth & families; 
• Delivering off-court curriculum provided by PYB, ensuring the off-court daily activities run intentionally and smoothly;
• Facilitating on-court basketball youth development plan and coaching; teaching basketball fundamentals, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics; 
• Embedding the PYB Way Culture into every aspect of the programmatic experience
• Serving as a positive role model to the participants, caregivers, and the PYB community
• Troubleshooting with other staff members (any PYB staff member), including Community site partner liaisons;
• Arriving at the site on program days approximately 15 minutes prior to the start time to set-up for programming and leaving after clean-up;
• Collaborating with our facility teams to ensure a positive culture and climate in our Center and at Program Community Sites;
• Community engagement 
• Ability to commit to the full programmatic season.

Position Requirements

• Experience working with youth in schools, after-school/summer camp programs or community settings
• Enthusiasm and dedication to improving the lives of youth and families
• 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
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Positive communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine comfort level with diverse communities
• Commitment to on-going growth and professional development
• Prideful attention to detail 
• Site placement is specific to the program. Coach-mentors can be placed at community sites or Sixth Man Center

Program Schedules

Fall – September 9, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Winter 1 – November 18, 2024 - January 10, 2025

Winter 2 – January 27, 2025 - March 22, 2024

Spring – April 7, 2025 - May 31, 2025 

Summer – June 23, 2025 - August 15, 2026

**Coach-Mentors must be available for professional development in between program breaks. Total available hours during the program breaks are at the discretion of the hiring manager. 

PYB Academy: 

• Early Years: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday &/or Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday (4:30pm - 6:00pm); Saturday 9:00am - 10:30am 
• Middle High School: Monday/Wednesday &/or Tuesday/Thursday (6:00pm - 8:00pm); Friday 6:00-9:00 pm
• Location: Sixth Man Center

Middle School Partnership Program: 

• Dates: Monday/Wednesday &/or Tuesday/Thursday (approx. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. pending dismissal)
• Weekday Location: Participants’ respective middle school campus
• Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Sixth Man Center)

Van Drivers (High School):

• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  (3:00 - 9:00 pm)

Daytime and After School Partnerships:

• Early Years Middle School
• Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
• Location: Sixth Man Center 

Clearances

All staff members must possess or obtain the following state and federal clearances before engaging in any hands-on activities with young people participating in Philadelphia Youth Basketball programs.

1. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check (SP4 164)
2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY‐113)
3. Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check (Criminal History Report), if applicable.
4. Mandated Reporters - Certificate
5. National Sex Offender Verification

Compensation
This position will include wages of $15-25/hour commensurate with experience for up to 40/week. Coach-mentors can flex their time across multiple PYB programs. Coach-mentor workload will not exceed 40/week. 

To apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to early-applicants. All interested candidates MUST submit a complete application including updated resume and cover letter.

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 - $25