Iowa Wolves Youth Clinic Coach

Why Join the Pack?
We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. We’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering an inclusive winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group. And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball.

Position Summary/Objective

Individuals in this position will be responsible for overseeing group of 10+ players on-court and providing basketball instruction, encouragement, and energy.   

Clinic dates are on September 4th, October 23rd, November 6th and 9th, March 5th and 22nd, April 2nd and 19th, May 17th and 21st.

Essential Functions 

1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions: 
2. Work closely with camp/clinic Director to set up and break down clinic.
3. Solve facility/player issues with creative problem solving.
4. Work closely with Site Director to ensure quality control.
5. Assist with demonstrations of Academy concepts and values
6. Provides supervision on and off the court.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other

1. Strong verbal communication skills required. 
2. Knowledge and experience working with children.
3. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
4. Ability to work well on a team and independently. 
5. Ability to engage well with others. 
6. Ability to respond to any situation quickly and professionally.     

Pay Rate

$12.00 per hour

Experience: Previous basketball experience is required.  

Education: Pursuit of bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. 

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: None required. 

Supervisory Responsibility, if any: This position does not have supervisory responsibility 

Work Environment 

Work is active and energetic in nature. The position operates out of a sports facility. The working environment is favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by dust, etc. The noise level is loud during events. During events work is generally performed on court, around the gym and bleachers/steps, as well as in the open hallways and entrance of school/community centers. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others in person. The employee frequently is required be on feet and lead basketball instruction. The employee rarely remains in stationary position and is frequently required to perform athletic movements. Staff may assist with set-up/break-down at camp/clinic weighing up to 20 pounds. 

EEO Statement

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.

E-Verify Statement

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9