Basketball Specialist - Plaistow YMCA
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YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC
Plaistow, NH, US
Summary
The Basketball Specialist will oversee the daily operations of youth basketball leagues, including scheduling, coaching recruitment, and program logistics. They are responsible for creating an inclusive environment that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's core values.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Plaistow Community YMCA - Plaistow, NH, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $30.00Hourly, Job Shift: Varied, š Basketball Specialist
Plaistow YMCA | 100ā150 Youth Participants
Share Your Passion for Basketball. Inspire the Next Generation.
Do you love basketball and enjoy creating positive experiences for young athletes? The Plaistow YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic Basketball Specialist to lead and grow our youth basketball leagues, including oversight of our Jr. Celtics League.
Our basketball programs serve approximately 100ā150 youth, providing opportunities for players to develop their skills, build confidence, and learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
š What You'll Do
Oversee the day-to-day operations of youth basketball leagues, including the Jr. Celtics League.
Coordinate league schedules, games, practices, teams, and program logistics.
Recruit, support, and communicate with coaches, officials, players, and families.
Create a positive, inclusive environment that promotes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.
Monitor participant experience and help ensure leagues meet the needs of youth and families.
Communicate league information, schedules, expectations, and updates to families and staff.
Ensure basketball courts, equipment, and program areas are safe, organized, and ready for use.
Address program needs and concerns promptly and professionally.
Work with YMCA leadership to strengthen participation and grow basketball league programming.
Demonstrate the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
š What We're Looking For
Passion for basketball and youth development.
Previous experience coaching, officiating, or managing basketball leagues preferred.
Experience working with children and youth in sports or recreational programs.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, coaches, and staff.
Dependable, energetic, and comfortable managing multiple program needs.
š Why Work at the YMCA?
FREE YMCA membership
Employee discounts on YMCA programs and services
Paid training and professional development
Opportunities for growth across the YMCA of the North Shore
A fun, supportive team environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth through basketball
Ready to lead the next generation of basketball players? Join the Plaistow YMCA team and help make our leagues a place where every young athlete can learn, compete, and thrive! š
Qualifications: We're looking for an enthusiastic team member who is passionate about basketball, youth development, and creating positive experiences for participants of all ages.
Associate degree or coursework in Recreation, Education, Health Sciences, Youth Development, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant coaching or program experience will be considered.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience coaching basketball, leading youth sports programs, or delivering recreation-based programming.
Previous experience working with children and teens in a sports, recreation, camp, or educational setting preferred.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to engage participants and families from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive, organized, and participant-focused environment.
Passion for teaching basketball fundamentals while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.
Must have or be willing to obtain required YMCA certifications.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, and move sports equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to actively lead basketball practices, clinics, leagues, and other sports activities, including running, demonstrating drills, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Visual and auditory ability to effectively supervise participants, maintain awareness of surroundings, and respond promptly to emergencies.
Ability to react calmly, appropriately, and effectively in unexpected situations while ensuring participant safety.
Ability to work in an active, fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran's status.
Our YMCA is an inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
The YMCA of the North Shore is comprised of six local YMCAs that have joined together or been developed over the last decade and a half to create one YMCA association. YMCAs in our association date back to the 1850s, beginning with the Salem YMCA. In 1994, when the Beverly Regional YMCA merged with the Cape Ann YMCA, our association started developing and strengthening a sense of community across the North Shore. The Salem and Marblehead/Swampscott YMCAs joined our association in 1999, officially creating the YMCA of the North Shore.
With the combined resources of four YMCAs, our newly formed association invested in a property in Ipswich, launched a capital campaign and built a new YMCA. The building opened in December of 1999; bringing the number of local Ys in our association to five. Numerous renovations and additions took place over the years to add space and amenities to all five YMCAs. In 2006, the Haverhill YMCA joined the YMCA of the North Shore, growing our service area to 25 cities and towns. And in 2014, the YMCA took over the former Rockingham Athletic Club, creating the Plaistow Community YMCA in Plaistow, NH.
Founded
1858
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Beverly, Massachusetts
Our YMCA is an inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
The YMCA of the North Shore is comprised of six local YMCAs that have joined together or been developed over the last decade and a half to create one YMCA association. YMCAs in our association date back to the 1850s, beginning with the Salem YMCA. In 1994, when the Beverly Regional YMCA merged with the Cape Ann YMCA, our association started developing and strengthening a sense of community across the North Shore. The Salem and Marblehead/Swampscott YMCAs joined our association in 1999, officially creating the YMCA of the North Shore.
With the combined resources of four YMCAs, our newly formed association invested in a property in Ipswich, launched a capital campaign and built a new YMCA. The building opened in December of 1999; bringing the number of local Ys in our association to five. Numerous renovations and additions took place over the years to add space and amenities to all five YMCAs. In 2006, the Haverhill YMCA joined the YMCA of the North Shore, growing our service area to 25 cities and towns. And in 2014, the YMCA took over the former Rockingham Athletic Club, creating the Plaistow Community YMCA in Plaistow, NH.
Founded
1858
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Beverly, Massachusetts
