Travel Basketball Coach

Position Overview

The Peter Blum Family YMCA is seeking passionate, reliable, and knowledgeable Travel Basketball Coaches to lead and develop youth athletes in a competitive yet values-driven environment. This role focuses on player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and representing the YMCA positively at practices, games, and tournaments.

Travel Basketball Coaches play a key role in helping athletes grow both on and off the court while upholding the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead organized, age-appropriate practices focused on skill development, teamwork, and game strategy
• Coach teams during league games and weekend tournaments, including travel as required
• Teach offensive and defensive concepts, and basketball IQ
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team culture
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, and YMCA staff
• Ensure player safety and enforce YMCA policies and codes of conduct
• Assist with player evaluations, team selection, and program events as needed
• Represent the Peter Blum Family YMCA in a professional and respectful manner at all times