Job Description

Triple Threat (Competitive Team) Coaches oversee all aspects of the competitive youth boys/girls basketball team, which includes responsibility for coaching a specific age group during weekday evening practices and leading the team through weekend games and regional tournaments. The J’s Triple Threat basketball program is a year-round, comprehensive basketball training program focusing on the physical and mental aspects of player development for ages 8-15. Requires a passionate and experienced coach who can foster skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship among young athletes.

Why Join Triple Threat?

• Free Individual Membership to The J
• Competitive pay $30/session (practices and games)
• Work under experienced, championship-level leadership
• Access to top-tier facilities
• Be part of a proven, successful program
• Make a real impact on young athletes

Schedule/Location

• Part-time, evenings and weekends
• Approximately 10-15 hrs/week
• Practice at The J and various sites nearby, games at multiple locations around the city, primarily in the Kansas City metro area

Essential Functions

• Lead engaging and effective basketball practices on weekdays, focusing on skill development, strategy, and team cohesion
• Coach and mentor a specific age group during weekend games, ensuring the application of learned skills and fostering a positive team culture
• Develop and implement age-appropriate training programs to enhance players' overall basketball proficiency
• Attend and actively participate in regional tournaments and/or league, coordinating team logistics and providing strategic guidance during games
• Collaborate with parents, addressing concerns, and maintaining open communication channels regarding player progress and team dynamics
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that promotes both individual growth and team success
• Potential opportunities to lead/assist with skills camps, clinics, and individual sessions throughout the year

Requirements

• Proven experience as a basketball coach
• In-depth knowledge of basketball techniques, strategies, and rules
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with players, parents, and staff
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes, promoting a strong work ethic and dedication to the sport
• Flexibility to accommodate weeknight practices and weekend tournaments or Sunday league play
• Positive coaching philosophy and commitment to promoting sportsmanship and fair play

Physical Requirements

• Constant talking and hearing to communicate with players and officials
• Frequent standing, walking and eye/hand/foot coordination as well as exposure to a generally loud gymnasium environment
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of 25lbs, stooping/crouching, sitting, climbing stairs/ladders throughout the building and on the court and repetitive motions to demonstrate and execute skills

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.