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Basketball Coach Great Sports, Inc. Miami, FL Job Details Part-time | Contract $20•$25 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Working with students Working with youth Full Job Description Basketball Coach•Great Sports•
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD
Overview Great Sports is seeking multiple energetic, reliable, and passionate Basketball Coaches to join our growing team! In this paid position, coaches will help lead fun, engaging, and skill-based basketball programs for elementary-aged students of different experience levels. As a Great Sports Basketball Coach, you will help create a positive environment where young students can build confidence, learn teamwork, stay active, and develop strong basketball fundamentals. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children, enjoys coaching, and brings high energy to every practice, game, and class. Duties Plan and lead engaging basketball practices for elementary-aged students that focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, footwork, rebounding, spacing, teamwork, and basic game strategy. Teach athletes proper technique, body control, confidence, and safety during all basketball activities. Create a fun, encouraging, and structured environment that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and positive behavior. Assist with preparing students for school events, showcases, games, camps, and Great Sports programs. Ensure all activities follow proper safety procedures, including safe play, proper use of equipment, warm-ups, cool-downs, and responsible court awareness. Communicate professionally with students, parents, school staff, and Great Sports leadership regarding schedules, expectations, and program updates. Support elementary-aged students of different skill levels by making practices fun, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate. Incorporate general athletic training such as flexibility, balance, strength, coordination, conditioning, agility, speed, and movement fundamentals to help young athletes improve overall performance. Represent Great Sports in a positive and professional way at all schools, camps, programs, and community events. Qualifications Prior basketball, sports coaching, physical education, fitness, camp, or youth programming experience preferred. Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, footwork, teamwork, positioning, and basic game strategy. Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, camp, sports, coaching, or childcare setting is strongly preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate, encourage, and manage groups of young students. Ability to teach physical activity with a strong focus on safety, proper technique, and positive behavior. AED, CPR, or First Aid certification is preferred. Must be dependable, energetic, patient, and comfortable working with elementary-aged students of different skill levels. Additional coaching experience in sports, fitness, basketball, youth athletics, or enrichment programming is a plus. Position Details This is a paid coaching opportunity with Great Sports. We are currently seeking multiple candidates who are excited to make a positive impact through basketball, youth sports, and active enrichment programs for elementary-aged students. If you are passionate about coaching, love working with kids, and want to be part of a fun and growing sports organization, we encourage you to apply and join the Great Sports team! Questions? Message us today at
