Assistant Basketball Coach

Athlantic Sports provides high-quality community sport programs that give children the opportunity to develop fundamental skills in a positive, welcoming and engaging environment.

We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable and positive individuals to join our team as Assistant Basketball Coaches for our upcoming six-week youth basketball program in the Halifax area.

Working alongside the Lead Basketball Coach, the Assistant Coach will support the delivery of engaging, age-appropriate basketball sessions that introduce and develop fundamental skills in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, have a passion for basketball and want to contribute to positive community sport experiences.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Lead Coach with delivering structured, age-appropriate basketball practices and activities.
• Support instruction of fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, defending and basic game concepts.
• Lead small-group drills, skill stations and activities under the direction of the Lead Coach.
• Encourage active participation, teamwork, sportsmanship and positive behaviour.
• Provide individual instruction, encouragement and constructive feedback to participants.
• Adapt activities and support athletes with varying skill levels, abilities and learning styles.
• Assist with participant supervision and follow Athlantic safety procedures, emergency protocols and Safe Sport principles.
• Help prepare, organize and store basketball equipment before and after sessions.
• Communicate professionally with participants, parents/guardians and fellow coaches.
• Report injuries, incidents or participant concerns promptly to the Lead Coach.

We're looking for people who enjoy working with children and want to help deliver a great first basketball experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Know the fundamental skills and rules of basketball.
• Have experience participating in, coaching or assisting with basketball or other youth sport programs.
• Communicate clearly and connect well with children.
• Follow direction, work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic and committed to positive sport experiences.
• Be available for the full six-week program.

Previous experience working with children in sport, recreation or community programming is considered an asset.

Candidates should have, or be willing to obtain:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, as applicable.
• Knowledge of fundamental basketball skills and rules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children.
• Ability to follow direction, work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative.
• Reliability, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing positive sport experiences.
• NCCP basketball coaching training or a willingness to complete appropriate coaching education is an asset.
• Completion of Safe Sport training is an asset.

The Assistant Basketball Coach will receive $20–$22/hour based on skills and experience.

The position is part-time and program-based for the six-week program, January–February 2027.

Additional Athlantic coaching opportunities may become available as new programs are introduced.

Athlantic coaches put the athlete experience and development ahead of competition or winning.

Assistant Coaches play an important role in helping every participant feel welcomed, supported and encouraged. Through positive instruction, active engagement and teamwork, our coaches create opportunities for young athletes to build skills, develop confidence and enjoy the game.

Skills. Confidence. Teamwork. Sportsmanship. Enjoyment of the game.

Above all, our coaches help young athletes play, develop and belong.