WINTER - Youth Basketball Coach na Town of Normal, IL

About the Department

This position will be responsible for supervising/coaching youth basketball in a team setting. School ages will range from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a small Jr. High clinical program for grades 6th-8th. During the week teams will practice together in a clinical styled setting, working on various drills and skills and on the weekends play controlled games using the skills they've learned. 

Practices typically take place on weeknights Monday - Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm and games played Saturday mornings between (8:00a-4:00pm). 

The program will take place from January 13 - March 7.

Typical Work Schedule: 
Monday - Thursday 5:30-7:30pm and Saturdays 7:00a-4:00pm or
Monday/Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm and Saturdays 7:00-12:00pm or
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7:30pm and Saturdays 11:30-4:30pm  

Position Duties

-Assist in developing a practice plan for the program

-Instructing small groups of children (8-10 players per team)

-Communicating information to parents on a regular basis

-Enforcing program rules

-Care of supplies and equipment (provided)

Minimum Qualifications

-Must have knowledge of the sport of basketball

-Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques to participants

-Must enjoy working with young children

-Must be outgoing and able to lead

Other Qualifications

Preferred age is 18 years and older. Exceptions can be made for applicants with prior coaching and/or playing experience.