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Youth Basketball Coach

• After-School Enrichment (Part-Time) | K-6th Grade | San Diego Rise Basketball is hiring part-time coaches to lead after-school basketball classes for kindergarten through 6th grade on elementary school campuses across San Diego.

We teach the game the right way for young kids: fundamentals, fun, confidence, and sportsmanship. No tryouts, no cuts, every kid plays. You'll teach one or more 60-minute classes per week at a school near you, using Rise's proven curriculum and lesson plans. We provide the equipment, the training, and the structure. You bring the energy.

PAY & SCHEDULE

• $25-30 per hour, paid for the full class plus setup and check-in time

• Part-time:

  2-6 hours per week, with room to add classes as we grow
• Classes run after school, Monday-Friday, approx. 12:30-4:30 PM. Exact day and school assigned before you start
• Seasonal sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) plus optional school-break camps with additional paid hours
• Paid onboarding and training before your first class
• W-2 employee.

Not a 1099 gig

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead 60-minute basketball classes for groups of 5-15 players ages 5-12 (K-2nd and 3rd-6th grade)
• Teach core skills: dribbling, passing, shooting form, footwork, and basic teamwork
• Run age-appropriate drills and small-sided games that keep every child moving and engaged
• Create a positive, inclusive environment where beginners and experienced players both improve
• Set up and break down equipment, and run student check-in and dismissal with school staff and parents
• Follow school campus rules and safety procedures
• Communicate professionally and warmly with parents, school staff, and the Rise team
• Keep kids safe at all times

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience coaching or working with children (youth coach, camp counselor, teacher, aide, tutor, trainer, or college/high school player with kid experience)
• Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, and the ability to teach them simply to 5
• to 12-year-olds
• High energy, patience, and a sense of humor. Little kids are loud and wiggly, and you enjoy that
• Reliable, punctual, and professional. On-time arrival is non-negotiable in a school setting
• Reliable transportation to school sites
• 18+ years old
• Able to demonstrate drills and be on your feet for 60+ minutes
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

REQUIRED BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS

We work in schools, so all coaches must clear:

• Live Scan fingerprint background check
• TB risk assessment/clearance
• California mandated reporter and child abuse prevention training
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or willingness to complete before start) Rise pays for your Live Scan, TB clearance, and required training.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with after-school, camp, or school-day enrichment programs
• Current or former teacher, instructional aide, or education/kinesiology/child development student
• Playing experience at the high school, college, or club level
• Prior coaching experience at the K-6 level

WHY COACH WITH RISE

• Short, predictable shifts that fit around school, another job, or your own training
• A ready-made curriculum, so no planning from scratch
• Supportive, hands-on team led by a coach with 10+ years of experience across ages 3-17
• Real growth opportunity: lead coach and additional campus assignments as we expand
• Meaningful work.

You'll be the reason a kid falls in love with basketball Rise Basketball is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and all offers are contingent on a successful background check.

TO APPLY

Apply through Indeed, or email your resume and a short note on your coaching or kid experience to matthew@risebasketball.org. Include the days and times you're available and the part of San Diego you live in.

Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person