Youth Basketball Coach

7 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Pro Skills Basketball Full time
 Job Description Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) is the premier national youth basketball organization in America, and we are looking for coaches to lead our club basketball teams in Chicago, IL for the upcoming 2026 season

Kicking off in March, our 2026 season consists of practices two nights per week with 1-2 weekend tournaments per month in the Spring & Summer. Our season typically extends through the Fall, with select PSB cities operating year round through the winter as well. We offer teams for both boys and girls at the elementary, middle and high school levels, with teams consisting of kids at advanced, intermediate and beginner skill levels.

Coaching with PSB is a paid, part-time hourly role that is great for experienced coaches who are looking for additional basketball opportunities, new college graduates seeking their start in the coaching world, or anyone with a passion for hoops that wants to make a positive impact on the youth in their community.
More About Pro Skills Basketball PSB is a member of the Jr. NBA Flagship network, which means the NBA has designated us as one of the "18 best-in-class youth basketball organizations that share the Jr. NBA's vision for how the game should be taught and played at the grassroots level and have committed to pursuing the highest standard of operation in the industry. This includes adhering to NBA and USA Basketball Youth Basketball Guidelines, implementing coach licensing requirements, providing resources to educate coaches and parents, and a continued commitment to improving the overall youth basketball experience." (Source: )

Our mission is to change the culture of youth basketball … and a major part of that comes down to the quality of our coaches

More About the Position Team Coaches report directly to City Directors. For our best coaches, there is potential for growth and promotion both inside and outside of PSB.

The ideal candidate:
  • Possesses a strong growth mindset
  • Is a good teammate and has a strong desire to be a part of a coaching team
  • Believes in the educational experience of youth sports and prioritizes educational experiences over wins & losses
  • Possesses strong mentorship and leadership skills
  • Clearly and positively communicates with kids and adults
  • Strives to become a better mentor, leader and coach
  • Possesses strong organizational skills

Our Team Coaches have the following responsibilities:
  • Learn and adhere to PSB policies and procedures.
  • Coach and develop players with a philosophy that aligns with PSB's mission and values.
  • Communicate regularly with team families concerning logistics and all team activities.
  • Be consistently engaged with PSB stakeholders and address concerns quickly, with a positive attitude.
  • Travel to various local practice gyms and tournaments as assigned.
  • Work with PSB management to ensure that all events have appropriate PSB staff coverage in the event of an absence.

Necessary experience:
  • High school basketball playing experience: 2 years minimum
  • Previous coaching experience: 1+ years (preferred)

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply with a copy of your BASKETBALL resume 

As we typically receive a very high volume of applicants, we appreciate your patience as we work through all resumes and try to get back to everyone in a timely manner. Thank you

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