Lead 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 a Lead Basketball Coach to help deliver our upcoming six-week youth basketball program in the Halifax area.

The Lead Basketball Coach will be responsible for leading structured 60-minute sessions focused on basketball fundamentals, skill development and gameplay.

You'll work alongside an Assistant Coach to create an environment where participants of different experience levels can learn, stay active and enjoy basketball.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead age-appropriate basketball practices using Athlantic's program framework.
• Teach fundamental skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork and defensive movement.
• Lead drills, stations, small-sided activities and modified games.
• Provide clear demonstrations and positive, constructive feedback.
• Organize participants into small groups to maximize activity and repetitions.
• Provide direction and support to the Assistant Coach.
• Adapt activities for different skill and experience levels.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence and participation.
• Maintain a safe, organized and inclusive environment.
• Assist with equipment setup and cleanup.
• Communicate any participant, safety or program concerns to the program administrator.

We're looking for someone who combines basketball knowledge with the ability to connect with children.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous basketball playing or coaching experience.
• Be comfortable leading groups of children and youth.
• Communicate instructions clearly and positively.
• Be dependable, organized and punctual.
• Understand how to balance skill development with fun and participation.
• Be comfortable modifying activities based on participant ability.
• Be available for the full six-week program.

Previous experience coaching youth basketball is strongly preferred.

Candidates should have, or be willing to obtain:

• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Safe Sport training or equivalent.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, where required.
• Basketball coaching certification is considered an asset.

The Lead Basketball Coach will receive $25–$35/hour based on skills and experience.

Each program session is approximately 60 minutes, with paid time provided before and after the session for preparation, participant arrival, equipment setup and cleanup.

The anticipated paid commitment is approximately 1.5 to 8 hours per week for six weeks.

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

We want children to improve their basketball skills, but development isn't measured only by performance.

A successful Athlantic program should help participants develop:

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

Our coaches play an important role in making that happen.