Associate Coach

Job DetailsJob Location

• 4250
• Wissahickon
• AVENUE -
• Philadelphia,
• PA 19129Salary
• Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyAbout Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) uses the power of basketball to help young people grow into strong students, leaders, and citizens. For us, basketball is more than a sport, it is a pathway to confidence, teamwork, and the skills needed to succeed in school, careers, and life. Our vision is a Philadelphia where every young person is supported, empowered, and thriving. PYB works to create lasting change by providing opportunities for learning, leadership, and community impact. We believe every young person deserves voice, value, and visibility. At PYB, we create safe and inclusive spaces where young people are respected and uplifted. Guided by our values of inclusion, authenticity, growth, integrity, and care, we strive to build a culture where everyone belongs and has the chance to reach their full potential. PYB also instills six key principles, which guide how
• Coach-Mentors and young people engage with one another: Trust – We believe in each other and work to form positive relationships. Safe Space – We take responsibility for creating judgment-free environments where everyone feels welcome. Teamwork – We find strength in our peers and honor every role on the team. Integrity – We value honesty and equity, and we take responsibility to repair relationships when necessary. Care – We show empathy by protecting the health and well-being of each other and our space. Respect – We honor each person and treat them with dignity, striving to treat others how they wish to be treated. Together, these principles shape PYB’s “bigger than basketball” culture, ensuring that every program advances both athletic and personal growth.

Position Summary

The Associate Coach serves as a year-round basketball coach and off-court facilitator supporting multiple PYB Basketball Programming areas. Associate Coaches assist with basketball instruction, participant supervision, operations, off-court development, and overall program flow across multiple PYB programs. Core Responsibilities Assist with Academy practices and training sessions Support basketball instruction, player supervision, and participant engagement Help facilitate drills, stations, and skill development activities Support off-court classroom sessions and development programming Assist with setup, breakdown, attendance tracking, and equipment organization Support participant accountability, culture, and behavior expectations Reinforce PYB coaching standards and expectations Support game-day and tournament operations Assist with participant recruitment and family engagement efforts Support LeagueApps attendance tracking and participant management Utilize PYB operational systems including LeagueApps, Paycom, evaluations, practice planning, film review, and other assigned systems Assist with transportation documentation and van logs when applicable Maintain professionalism and represent PYB positively within the community Float daily across multiple basketball programming areas as assigned HR / Implementation Notes Confirm year-round budget line and weekly hour expectations before posting Clarify site assignment/floating expectations during interview process QualificationsRequired Qualifications Basketball playing and/or coaching experience preferred Ability to work positively with youth athletes Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work within a fast-paced multi-program environment Reliable attendance and professionalism Ability to complete all required background clearances Clearances All staff members must possess or obtain the following state and federal clearances prior to training and before engaging in any hands-on activities with young people participating in Philadelphia Youth Basketball programs. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check (SP4 164) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY113) Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check (Criminal History Report), if applicable. Mandated Reporters - Certificate National Sex Offender Registry Verification Concussion Training CPR/AED Certificate