Job DescriptionPro Skills Basketball (PSB) is a premier national youth basketball organization, and we are looking for coaches to lead our grade school and high school club teams in Washington DC in 2025!PSB coaches are high-character individuals with a passion for mentoring, leading, and educating children as well as a strong knowledge of basketball. They form transformational relationships with players and parents that are about more than just basketball and are not simply transactional.This is a paid part-time position with on-court hours typically performed via evening practices twice per week and tournament/league games on weekends. More hours are also available if you are willing and able to coach more than one team, and/or work other PSB workouts, clinics, and camps.More About PSBPSB is a member of the Jr. NBA Flagship network, which means the NBA has designated us as one of the 18 best-in-class youth basketball organizations that share the Jr. NBA's vision for how the game should be taught and played at the grassroots level and have committed to pursuing the highest standard of operation in the industry. This includes adhering to NBA and USA Basketball Youth Basketball Guidelines, implementing coach licensing requirements, providing resources to educate coaches and parents, and a continued commitment to improving the overall youth basketball experience. (Source: After starting in Charlotte in 2009, PSB has now grown to be present in 34 U.S. cities and counting.Our mission is to change the culture of youth basketball ... and a major part of that comes down to the quality of our coaches!More About the PositionTeam Coaches report directly to City General Managers and/or City Directors. For our best coaches, there is potential for growth and promotion inside and outside of PSB.The ideal candidate:
- Believes in the educational experience of youth sports and prioritizes educational experiences over wins & losses
- Possesses strong mentorship and leadership skills
- Clearly and positively communicates with kids and adults
- Possesses strong organizational skills
Our Team Coaches have the following responsibilities:
- Coach and develop players with a philosophy that aligns with PSB's mission and values.
- Communicate regularly with team families concerning logistics and all team activities.
- Be consistently engaged with PSB stakeholders and address concerns quickly, with a positive attitude.
- Travel to various local practice gyms and tournaments as assigned.
Necessary experience:
- High school basketball playing experience
- Previous basketball coaching experience is preferred
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply with a copy of your basketball resume!