Coaches oversee all aspects of the youth basketball program, which can include serving as a customer service point of contact, coach, or referee. The J’s basketball program emphasizes fun, safety and convenience and teaches the value of good sportsmanship. Experience as a coach/player/referee is preferred, but not mandatory.
We are hiring reliable part-time staff to assist with practices on weekdays and coach games on weekends for our Winter Basketball program. We are hiring for PreK–6th grade teams that practice Monday–Thursday and play on Saturdays & Sundays. The Winter season is from November-February. You must be able to coach your team's games on either Saturdays or Sundays.
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:
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City ("The J") opened in 1914 in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, and has grown and adapted to serve the changing needs of Greater Kansas City's Jewish and secular communities. We continuously offer the finest in recreational, social and educational services as our facilities have transitioned to southern Overland Park, Kansas.
Our Mission
The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is to enrich our diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that enhance wellness, meaning and joy from generation to generation.
Our Facility
Your membership to The J gives you the following benefits:
-Fitness & Sports: includes 75+ FREE Group Exercise classes, Personal Training, 3 Swimming pools, Basketball, Racquetball, CrossFit, TechnoGym Cardio and Strength Equipment, spa quality locker rooms and much more!
-Children's Programs: including Camps, After School Care, Vacation Days and our Nationally Accredited Child Development Center (CDC).
-Cultural Arts: including the annual Jewish Film Festival, various theatre productions, Jewish Arts Festival and a variety of other performers and events throughout the year!
-Adult Jewish Learning: includes a huge number of learning opportunities as well as interfaith programming.
-Heritage JCC: fun programs and events for seniors age 65+.
-School of Dance: dance classes for a variety of ages and skill levels.
The J is a pluralistic Jewish Community who serves the needs of the entire Greater Kansas City Community. We are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. As a community JCC we offer a newly renovated fitness facility, excellent youth programs, cultural arts events for all ages, adult Jewish learning programs, senior adult activities and much more!
