Commonpoint
Sports Coach
Bronx, New York•Part-time
$25+ hourly
$25+ hourly
About the Job
ABOUT COMMONPOINT:
About Commonpoint Bronx
We’re proud to expand our impact with the opening of our first community center in the Bronx. Rooted in a commitment to inclusivity, connection, and personal growth, this new center offers critical services and life-enriching programming. Join us in shaping a space that promotes wellness, belonging, and opportunity.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Saturday Night Lights (SNL) Basketball Coach supports Commonpoint’s Saturday youth sports programming at the Bronx Center. The coach leads structured basketball activities for young people, promotes teamwork and positive sportsmanship, and helps create a safe, welcoming space for youth engagement. The coach works closely with the program supervisor and other staff to ensure smooth program operations, participant supervision, and consistent attendance documentation.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Agency Expectations:
- Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
- Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
- Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
- Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Saturday basketball drills, skill-building exercises, scrimmages, and organized games.
- Adapt activities for different skill levels while encouraging inclusion, teamwork, and fair play.
- Model positive behavior, conflict resolution, respect, and good sportsmanship.
- Supervise youth throughout activities, maintain appropriate boundaries, and respond promptly to safety concerns.
- Set up and put away basketballs, cones, and other equipment; help maintain an orderly gym.
- Support participant check-in, attendance tracking, and program reporting as directed.
- Work with the program supervisor to manage game flow, address behavioral concerns, and support special events.
- Report injuries, incidents, and facility concerns promptly in accordance with agency procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience coaching basketball, facilitating youth recreation, or leading sports activities preferred.
- Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, and age-appropriate drills.
- Ability to engage and supervise youth in a positive, structured group setting.
- Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Commitment to youth development, inclusion, and safe program practices.
- Availability to work Saturdays consistently.
- Ability to complete required agency screening and training.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Prepared, dependable, and punctual for each scheduled session.
- Patient, encouraging, and able to adapt to different abilities and needs.
- Professional, safety-conscious, and responsive to supervisor feedback.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Employee Benefits Package
Part-Time Rate: $25 per hour.
WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consider the following:
- In-person work in an indoor gymnasium with active sports programming and moderate to high noise levels.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, and demonstrating basketball skills; occasional lifting and moving of sports equipment.
- Saturday availability is required.
- Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.
JOB DETAILS:
Working schedule: Saturdays 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Employment Type: Part-time
Location: Commonpoint Bronx Center, Bronx, NY 1665 Hoe ave Bronx, NY, 10460
Non-union position
In Person
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.