What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Sports Coach-Basketball position at Volo Kids Foundation?
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.
When you accept a position with Volo, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the youth sports industry. Coaches serve our kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field. This is a part time position, however, there are opportunities for advancement within the company.
If you’re ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the process, keep scrolling …
Locations: Roxbury and East Boston
Lead Coach responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to assure that they are having a safe and fun experience
- Runs practice for groups as small as 10 kids and groups as large as 30 kids.
- Plan practice drills using provided resources and curriculum
- Understand & lead both kids and other coaches through program drills in a FUN and engaging way
- Consistently move on from one drill to the next as to keep the players engaged, and identify places where volunteers can fill in to prevent downtime
- Lead pre-game and post-game huddles that emphasize sportsmanship and mindfulness
- Know and lead field set up and clean up each week
- Provide guidance to volunteers if there are questions about drills/ roles
- Provide support to volunteers if any issues arise with parents, players or venues
- Jump in as admin support if needed
- Report any player, parent, ref, coach issues to site lead
