Female Youth Basketball Coach
Job Type: Part-Time Term
Term Length: October 2025 – March 2026
Wage: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Practice 1 evening a week (2 hours) and games on either Saturdays or Sundays (3 hours)
Practice Location: Victor Mager BGC Club (81 Beliveau Rd)
Team Age Group: 11-14 year old female
About BGC Winnipeg
For over 40 years, BGC Winnipeg, one of Winnipeg’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, has provided programming directly to children and youth in vulnerable neighbourhoods. FREE Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life.
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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Female Youth Basketball Coach that will be responsible for organizing and leading practices, coaching team during games, help the young athletes develop fundamental basketball skills and game knowledge.
League/Team: The team will be playing in the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association (WMBA) community club or jr.nba league.Team is made up of first- or second-year players that are just learning the game and developing their skills.
Responsibilities:
· Organize and lead practices, including warm-ups, drills, and scrimmages
· Coach team during games
· Motivate and inspire young athletes while creating an emotionally and physically safe sport environment.
· Mentor and motivate young athletes to achieve their full potential
· Provide feedback and guidance to athletes on their performance
· Ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes
· Collaborate with other staff to ensure a positive and supportive team environment
· Maintain sports equipment and ensure the facility is safe and clean
Required Skills and Abilities:
· Previous coaching experience in youth sports
· Strong knowledge of basketball rules and regulations (familiar with WMBA rules and modifications)
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Provide clear police record check with vulnerable sector search (PVSC) and child abuse registry checks obtained within the past 6 months
· Respect in Sport Certification or willing to obtain
To apply for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume in confidence to [email protected] Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Hiring is ongoing and posting open until position is filled. We thank all those that apply but only candidates selected to move forward in the selection process will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-10-01
