Denver Nuggets Youth Basketball Coach (Part-Time)

Job Title:  Denver Nuggets Youth Basketball Coach (Part-Time)

Department: Youth Development - Basketball

Business Unit: Denver Nuggets

Location: Centennial & Denver, CO

Reports To: Director, Youth Basketball

Employment Type: Variable Hour, Non-Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. 

The goal of the Youth Basketball department is to grow the sport of basketball while positioning the Nuggets brand as the premier destination for basketball in the Denver Market. We are creating an environment within or communities through unique basketball outlets where the youth feel like a part of our Denver Nuggets family. 

Nature of Work:

Our Basketball Academy coaches and trainers will work in tandem with the Youth Basketball Director and Coordinator to execute various camp, clinic, and ancillary programs. 

Examples of Work Performed:

• Follow and execute clinic and camp drills and activities
• Govern their own activity stations dedicated to teaching the fundamentals and advanced basketball skills 
• Maintain an energetic and safe developmental environment 
• Identify and cater to the unique needs of individuals and groups 
• Communicate clinic and camp needs to Youth Sports Director and/or Coordinator 
• Supervise camp and clinic participants, children ages 4-14
• Other duties as assigned. 

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority. 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions
• Continuous: standing, walking, jogging.
• Frequently: stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending at the waist, twisting, balancing, squatting, standing in place.
• Occasionally: running, lifting/moving equipment up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching
• Experience playing basketball
• High school diploma or GED
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Experience working in children’s basketball camps/clinics preferred
• Certified in first-aid, CPR and AED, or the willingness and ability to become certified 

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills
• Self-motivated individual
• Positive attitude and strong team spirit 
• Organized and detail driven
• Effectively communicate to individuals of all ages and all experience levels 
• History of working with parents and children
• Understands the strategies and fundamentals of basketball
• Passionate about youth development through sports 
• Ability to build lesson plans and curriculums as needed 

Compensation:

• $18-$20/hr

Benefits Include:

• 401K plan 

All applicants for employment at KSE may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections, or who are pregnant, may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.