3Point Basketball Coach for School Year 2025/2026

Basketball Coach

3PointFoundation provides unique, free, sports-based learning programs to 4th-8th-grade students in the Boston Public Schools district to enhance social-emotional development through sports. Our goal is to utilize basketball skill-building activities to develop and foster a life-long commitment to health and fitness through sports that lead to success in the school day, the community, and a global society.

Purpose of the job:

Create a fun and inclusive learning environment where students learn basketball to grow their basketball skills as you integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts such as respect, inclusion, leadership, teamwork, perseverance, positive language, and personal/social responsibility.

Job Description:

3Point’s Basketball Program is a developmental basketball program for students in middle school, and coaches are expected to emphasize the life lessons of the sport of basketball in addition to teaching basketball skills. To support the ongoing individual development of its team of basketball coaches, you will be expected to commit to attending professional development opportunities that are offered by the organization.

Qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status.
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED.
4. Expectations of inclusion, enthusiasm, patience and good organizational skills.
5. Criminal history background and National Sex Offender Public Registry Website (NSOPW) checks are conducted on all 3Point staff members when an offer is made. Your employment is always contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be a team player
• Understand the fundamentals of basketball and how to teach them in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Ability to motivate students to reach their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve.
• Be culturally and socially aware.
• Be committed to teaching school-age children.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Ongoing access to reliable transportation to and from your assigned school site.

Education and Experience:

• Experience playing and/or coaching a basketball team regardless of grade level or gender.
• Connection to the Boston community and/or Boston Public Schools is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with adult volunteers is preferred but not required.
• Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community.

Work Environment:

• Time is spent between classrooms and gyms
• Support the lead instructor during enrichment blocks
• 4-15 hours in program a week, additional 1 hour of planning time, potentially more during summer hours
• Hours consist of time served between 1-6 pm M-F with occasional weekend basketball events.
• Two to four 12-week sessions a year during the school year, between September and June, and/or 5 weeks during the summer program

Compensation:

• $20-$30 an hour, 5 sick days a year, paid Holidays if regularly scheduled to work.

How to apply:

An applicant should send a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and a resume in PDF format to: info@go3point.org, subject line: Basketball Instructor.

This is an AA/EOE position. Persons of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The 3PointFoundation does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. The 3PointFoundation is an equal employment opportunity employer. We seek a broad and diverse pool of candidates and strongly believe that our organization benefits from the perspectives and talents of a diverse staff.

Please note that there may be an increase in classroom time if we partner with more schools in the district, with more classroom experience and/or current staff shift roles and responsibilities.