Summer Job Opportunity: Lead Coach for Etobicoke Basketball Program

Ontario Basketball member club, Etobicoke Basketball Association, is seeking a Lead Coach to coordinate and deliver their Believe-Train-Perform (BTP) program. BTP is a player development program for motivated athletes entering grades 3–12. The program offers unique off-season development training in five different age-specific and targeted training pods, which take place during the evening from July to mid-August. Each session provides basketball skill development and fitness/conditioning training.

The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and work in conjunction with the association’s Business Manager.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with the advertising of the program;
  • Assist with the participant registration process;
  • Hire, train, monitor, and evaluate program coaches;
  • Prepare weekly programming plans;
  • Oversee the activities of each session;
  • Address participant issues; and
  • Any other duties required to deliver a fun, safe, and educational player experience.

The ideal candidate must:

  • Have strong administrative skills;
  • Have experience in human resources management;
  • Be an experienced basketball trainer, preferably with athletes ranging in age from 8–18;
  • Possess NCCP Train to Train certification (Train to Compete certification is preferred);
  • Must possess strong knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of basketball;
  • Possess effective communication and motivational skills;
  • Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, and participants; and
  • Be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Commitment Required: Training sessions are scheduled from July 3 to August 10 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants should forward their resume and expression of interest to Etobicoke Basketball.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Etobicoke Basketball is also currently accepting applications for a Summer Camp Director. Applications are due Monday, May 21 at midnight.

For a full list of current basketball-related job and volunteer opportunities, visit Ontario Basketball’s Get Involved section.