Early Learning Basketball Director
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Calling all early year educators and basketball heads!
We're hiring!
Little Dribblers is the World's ONLY Children's Basketball Facility and Program for mini- players ages 18 months - 7 years old… with an educational spin!
The Little Dribblers program fuses early childhood education with basketball skills through a curriculum that is rooted in brain research. We transform the toddler obsession with throwing, catching and picking up balls into an educational medium to help engage, educate and empower the littles - JUMPstarting a healthier, happier future for the next generation!
Join the Dream Team: Early Learning Basketball Director
Be a part of something SPECIAL. Join our fun, lively family and make a difference in the lives of children through sport, learning and play!
Are you an ECE / OCT / Have experience working with children ages 18 months - 8 years old in a camp/coaching/teaching capacity?
Are you an OUTSTANDING ROLE MODEL for youth in our community?
Do you have extensive experience coaching/playing basketball (2 years minimum)?
Are you FUN, LIVELY, EXTREMELY OUTGOING and ANIMATED?
Do you possess EXCELLENT verbal communication skills and are extremely RELIABLE?
Are you able to find your inner child to be playful, silly, fun and imaginative?
Do you have a PASSION for young CHILDREN, SPORTS and LEARNING?
If so, we would LOVE to hear from you!
We are currently on the hunt for an Early Learning Basketball Director/Happiness Manager to assist in coaching mini-players ages 18 months - 8 years old in basketball fundamentals and ensuring everyone who walks through our doors receives the best experience ever!
The successful candidate will work closely with the Jr. NBA/Skillz Coach and Happy Coach to follow Little Dribblers/ Jr. NBA lesson plans to teach early childhood education (colours, numbers, letters, shapes, cultures, 5 senses, geography, sign language, French etc.) to classes of 10 mini-players (ages 18 months - 7) through basketball fundamentals (dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defence, offence etc.) ... LEARNING through HOOPS!
Specifically, The Early Learning Basketball Director will:
- Ensure everyone who comes through our doors receives the FULL Little Dribblers experience- Provide whole group instruction by leading the class from start to finish- Lead staff group huddle and review lesson plans and player notes at the start of every class- Prepare mini-court for smooth delivery of weekly classes (collects materials needed for the week etc.)- Assist in progress tracking, curriculum development and strategizing steps for individual player and coach development- Communicate with our Super Families in a positive, professional and educational way- Create and participate in marketing and brand awareness campaigns and initiatives- Assist with facility maintenance and cleanliness- Ensure all protocols are being adhered to and our facility is as safe as can be for our Mini MVPS!- Assist with special events (birthday parties, camps, Santa Meet and Greets, Kids Dance Parties etc.)
Kindly note that this is a long-term position with possibility to turn into a permanent annual salaried position. Temporary supply positions are also available.
Wage: $25/hr starting with ample opportunity for growth
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