Youth Basketball Coach - Seasonal

Job Overview

Join the City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands as a Youth Basketball Coach and help shape the future of young athletes ages 8–12. Coaches will demonstrate, teach, and develop fundamental basketball skills, while creating a positive, safe, and fun environment. This role includes leading practices, coaching games, and overseeing the facility as a representative of the department.

Salary: $14.00 -- $16.00 per hour (DOE).

Positions Available: 15

• Practices:
  Monday & Wednesday evenings.
• Games:
  Saturday mornings.
• Girls Basketball Season:
  October 20, 2025 – November 22, 2025.
• Boy Basketball Season: TBD (anticipated January–February 2026).

• Plan and lead practices that focus on fundamental basketball skills and sportsmanship.
• Instruct and motivate players in a way that matches their skill level and promotes growth.
• Supervise and manage players during games, ensuring safe and fair play.
• Serve as a gym supervisor, monitoring facilities and acting as a liaison for Parks & Recreation.
• Provide equal playing opportunities for all participants.
• Foster a positive environment built on teamwork, development, and fun.
• Communicate professionally with players, parents, officials, and fellow coaches.
• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures while modeling excellent sportsmanship.
• Use equipment provided by Billings Parks and Recreation appropriately.

• Passion for working with youth and helping them succeed.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals (high school playing experience or equivalent preferred).
• Professional, confident, and capable of interacting with parents, players, officials, and fans.
• Reliable transportation to practices and games.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer.