Lead Basketball Coach

Foreverplay Athlantic | Halifax Regional Municipality, NS

Position: Part-Time, Program-Based
Compensation: $25-$45/hour
Program Length: 6 weeks
Schedule: 1-3 weekday sessions per week, January–February 2027
Paid Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours per session

About Foreverplay Athlantic

Foreverplay Athlantic provides high-quality community sport programs that give children the opportunity to develop fundamental skills in a positive, welcoming and engaging environment.

We're looking for a Lead Basketball Coach to help deliver our upcoming six-week youth basketball program in the Halifax area.

The Role

The Lead Basketball Coach will be responsible for leading structured 60-minute sessions focused on basketball fundamentals, skill development and gameplay.

You'll work alongside an Assistant Coach to create an workplace where participants of different experience levels can learn, stay active and enjoy basketball.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead age-appropriate basketball practices using Athlantic's program framework.
- Teach fundamental skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork and defensive movement.
- Lead drills, stations, small-sided activities and modified games.
- Provide clear demonstrations and positive, constructive feedback.
- Organize participants into small groups to maximize activity and repetitions.
- Provide direction and support to the Assistant Coach.
- Adapt activities for different skill and experience levels.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence and participation.
- Maintain a safe, organized and inclusive environment.
- Assist with equipment setup and cleanup.
- Communicate any participant,



safety or program concerns to program administrator.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines basketball knowledge with the ability to connect with children.

The ideal candidate will:

- Have previous basketball playing or coaching experience.
- Be comfortable leading groups of children and youth.
- Communicate instructions clearly and positively.
- Be dependable, organized and punctual.
- Understand how to balance skill development with fun and participation.
- Be comfortable modifying activities based on participant ability.
- Be available for the full six-week program.

Previous experience coaching youth basketball is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Candidates should have, or be willing to obtain:

- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Safe Sport training or equivalent.
- Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, where required.
- Basketball coaching certification is considered an asset.

Compensation & Commitment

The Lead Basketball Coach will receive $25-$45/hour based on skills and experience.

Each program session is approximately 60 minutes, with paid time provided before and after the session for preparation, participant arrival, equipment setup and cleanup.

The anticipated paid commitment is approximately 2 to 8 hours per week for six weeks.

Additional Athlantic coaching opportunities may become available as new programs are introduced.

Interested?

Candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter outlining their basketball background, coaching or youth leadership experience, relevant certifications and availability to [email protected]

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2.0 – 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Basketball Coach (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Foreverplay Athlantic
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality