Basketball Development Officer

About the role

Community Sports Partners, one of the largest and fastest-growing private youth sports organizations in the GTA, is looking for an energetic Basketball Development Officer. The role delivers high-quality basketball coaching to players of all ages and skill levels, combining on-court coaching with off-court administration.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver up to 15 hours of basketball coaching per week to players of various ages and skill levels.
• Plan and run additional training sessions focused on skill development, game strategies and team dynamics.
• Give individualized feedback and guidance to players to help them improve.
• Help recruit and select players for the basketball program.
• Design and run training programs and development initiatives to improve player skills and team performance.
• Work with other coaches and staff to keep the program cohesive and effective.
• Schedule training sessions, games and tournaments with the team's schedule and the Senior Sports Development Officer.
• Keep accurate records of player attendance, performance and progress.
• Devote about 5 hours per week to administrative tasks such as scheduling, recruitment, program design and implementation.
• Develop initiatives to raise participation and meet targets, and work with management on financial rewards linked to those targets.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a basketball coach, preferably in a development or youth program.
• Valid coaching certifications and qualifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with players of all ages and backgrounds.
• Strong organization and time management to balance coaching and admin work.
• Familiarity with recruitment processes and strategies.
• Passion for basketball and commitment to personal and professional development.

Candidates must complete two short assessments (about 5 minutes each, a Culture Index survey and a skills game) before or after applying; applications with both completed are reviewed first. Pay is $21-27 per hour.