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YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES

YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES      (Part-Time, Seasonal)

Higher Level Basketball (HLB) seeks basketball coaches (and aspiring coaches) for coaching positions with our High School AAU teams (both travel & local) and for our Middle/Grade School teams. Candidates with experience in coaching and/or playing at the high school level or above are given top preference, but ALL aspiring coaches are welcomed to apply

Current Open Coaching Spots for Spring 2025

Middle/Grade School:  Assistant Coaches; Boys 7th; Boys 5th

3rd/4th Grade “Academy”:  2 Associate Head Coaches

 

Qualifications:

  • Enthusiastic and Assertive
  • Self-Motivated
  • Organized and Manage time well. MUST be dependable.
  • Good Communication Skills, particularly oral skills
  • Former college or high school coaches, former college or high school players are most preferred, but all backgrounds encouraged to apply if you have a passion for the game and for helping young people.

DUTIES: 

  1. On-floor coaching, including teaching and supervision of drill work
  2. Regular attendance at practices and games
  3. Development of, or assistance with, preparation plans for practices and games
  4. Attendance at occasional coaching meetings and training sessions
  5. Communication with players, parents and the general public in a positive, constructive manner

Related position information

Spring period: March through May. NOTE: Coaches may renew for summer positions + have the opportunity to work in our Skill Training program

Time Commitment:  Approximately 4-6 hours per week on average for middle school

Practices:   2 per week - weeknights 

Games:  Middle School:  Fri or Sat league games + 2-3 weekend tourneys (local) in May.

 

BENEFITS of COACHING with HLB:

  • Outstanding Networking opportunities in coaching & athletics, including non-coaching positions, such as athletic administration, facility management and sports marketing. HLB has had great success in helping advance coaches to both coaching and sports administration positions.
  • Our coaches are offered real-world advising and guidance on careers/positions in the coaching & athletics professions through letters of reference/recommendations, resume/networking assistance and position evaluation skill development.
  • The chance to advance in an expanding company, including opportunities to join our skill training/instruction staff or with administrative/management positions, as well as our satellite work in the Florida panhandle.

Compensation:  All head coaches and assistants are paid stipends. Stipends range from $500-$600 for Middle/Grade School Head coaches and $450-$500 for assistants (depending on grade level and  how much coach can attend)