Basketball Coach (PT)

3PointFoundation provides unique, free, sports-based learning programs to middle

school students in the Boston Public Schools district to enhance social-emotional

development through sports.

Our goal is to utilize basketball skill-building activities to develop and foster a life-long

commitment to health and fitness through sports that lead to success in the school day,

the community and a global society.

Purpose of the job:

Create a fun and inclusive learning environment where students learn basketball to

grow their basketball skills as you integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts

such as respect, inclusion, leadership, teamwork, perseverance, positive language and

personal/social responsibility.

Job Description:

3Point’s Basketball Program is a developmental basketball program for students in

middle school and coaches are expected to emphasize the life lessons of the sport of

basketball in addition to teaching basketball skills. To support the on-going, individual

development of its team of basketball coaches you will be expected to commit to

attending professional development opportunities that are offered by the organization.

Qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status.
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED.
4. Have a desire to work with students.
5. Expectations of inclusion, enthusiasm, patience and good organizational skills.
6. Criminal history background and National Sex Offender Public Registry Website

(NSOPW) checks are conducted on all 3Point staff members when an offer is

made. Your employment is always contingent upon satisfactory completion of a

background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be a team player
• Understand the fundamentals of basketball and how to teach them in

developmentally appropriate ways.

• Ability to motivate students to reach their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve.
• Be culturally and socially aware.
• Be committed to teaching school-age children.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Ongoing access to reliable transportation to and from your assigned school site.

Education and Experience:

• Experience playing and/or coaching a basketball team regardless of grade level

or gender.

• Connection to the Boston community and/or Boston Public Schools is preferred

but not required.

• Experience working with adult volunteers is preferred but not required.
• Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into

an existing school community.

Work Environment:

• Time is spent between classrooms and gyms
• 4-10 hours in program a week
• Hours consist of time served between 1-6 pm M-F with occasional weekend

basketball events.

• Two 12-week sessions a year during the school year between October and June

Compensation:

• $20-30 an hour, 5 sick days a year, paid Holidays if regularly scheduled to work.

How to apply:

An applicant should send a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant work experience

and a resume in PDF format to: info@go3point.org, subject line: Basketball Instructor.

This is an AA/EOE position. Persons of color and women are strongly encouraged to

apply.