Jr. HEAT Camp Coach

Job Description

About the Job: Jr. HEAT Camp Coach

Are you passionate about basketball and eager to positively influence young athletes? The Miami HEAT marketing department is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Jr. HEAT Camp Coach. This role involves teaching the fundamentals of basketball to children attending our Jr. HEAT events, fostering a fun and safe environment, and helping young athletes develop self-esteem, self-worth, and competence in a basketball setting. As a Jr. HEAT Camp Coach, your primary responsibility will be the safety and well-being of each participant.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list.

• Ensure safe and healthy basketball environments for all participants.
• Teach the fundamentals of basketball, including but not limited to: Ball-handling, Shooting, Rebounding, Defense, Footwork, and Passing.
• Assist with controlling campers to ensure efficient safety for all participants.
• Handle disciplinary issues following guidelines provided by Camp Director Tony Fiorentino.
• Lead various activities such as drills, stretches, and team practices.
• Referee team games effectively and fairly.
• Always maintain awareness of all assigned team members’ locations, never losing sight of assigned team members or any other participants.
• Attend early morning staff meetings led by Camp Director Tony Fiorentino.
• Assist with the set-up and break down of portable camp baskets.
• Perform accurate daily sign-out procedures with team parents.

Desired Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Possess a genuine curiosity and desire to work with children in a basketball camp setting.
• Committed to being a positive influence on children.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced, fluid environment while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP