Basketball League Coach
Time: Year-round
Our adult and youth coaches work with children from 3 to 12 years of age to help build their understanding of the game, fundamental skills, work ethic, and team work.
This volunteer opportunity will save The Clubs $150 per week.
Volunteer Details
What we need:
We have coaching opportunities available year-round for our basketball league! Our adult and youth coaches work with children from 3 to 12 years of age to help build their understanding of the game, fundamental skills, work ethic, and team work. Our unique “games approach” style of instruction and our low-competitive environment create the perfect atmosphere to help children learn everything from the basic rules to the perfect shot while having fun and making friends!
How this helps:
- Youth members learn the importance of teamwork and how to interact with others in a constructive and meaningful way
- Our basketball league gives our members a change to learn new skills and make friends while learning basketball skills to help them join school teams as they get older
- The teamwork, work ethic, and cooperation skills that playing on a team can foster will help guide our members throughout their lives
What we have:
- Courts are reserved at Los Cerritos Middle School Gym (2100 E. Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks)
- Basketballs and uniforms
- Registration forms and liability forms
Fun Fact:
- Basketball helps to build endurance, improve balance and coordination, develop concentration and self-discipline, and build muscle
Volunteer Prerequisites:
- Passed background check
- Attendance to one volunteer onboarding meeting
Estimated Time:
- Weekly Sunday sessions
- Approximately 4 – 6 hours per session
- Attendance at all coaches meetings, trainings, games, and practices
Skills Needed:
- Basic knowledge of the fundamentals, rules, and regulations of basketball
- Coaching experience appreciated, but not required
- Ability to set and evaluate team goals
Other Requirements:
- Ability to adhere to the policies, mission, philosophy, and goals of BGC/CGV and BGC Sports Program
- Adherence to and coaching from the perspective of Character Development including honesty, respect, teamwork, and dedication
- Coaches are responsible for getting BGC/GCV material and league information to parents and players of the program in a timely fashion
- Coaches are responsible for all sports equipment and materials issued to you as coach
- Respect for sportsmanship and cooperation among all participants including parents during practices, games, and activities
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