Description

About Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB)

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) uses the power of basketball to help young people grow into strong students, leaders, and citizens. For us, basketball is more than a sport, it is a pathway to confidence, teamwork, and the skills needed to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Our vision is a Philadelphia where every young person is supported, empowered, and thriving. PYB works to create lasting change by providing opportunities for learning, leadership, and community impact.

We believe every young person deserves voice, value, and visibility. At PYB, we create safe and inclusive spaces where young people are respected and uplifted. Guided by our values of inclusion, authenticity, growth, integrity, and care, we strive to build a culture where everyone belongs and has the chance to reach their full potential.

PYB also instills six key principles, which guide how Coach-Mentors and young people engage with one another:

Trust – We believe in each other and work to form positive relationships.
Safe Space – We take responsibility for creating judgment-free environments where everyone feels welcome.
Teamwork – We find strength in our peers and honor every role on the team.
Integrity – We value honesty and equity, and we take responsibility to repair relationships when necessary.
Care – We show empathy by protecting the health and well-being of each other and our space.
Respect – We honor each person and treat them with dignity, striving to treat others how they wish to be treated.

Together, these principles shape PYB’s “bigger than basketball” culture, ensuring that every program advances both athletic and personal growth.

Position Summary

The Coach Mentor supports the Lead MSPP Coach with basketball instruction, participant supervision, off-court development, and daily site operations.

Core Responsibilities

Support daily MSPP programming and operations
Assist with basketball practices, drills, games, and skill development activities
Help supervise participants during on-court and off-court programming
Assist with attendance tracking and participant accountability
Support off-court sessions, classroom activities, and participant engagement
Help reinforce PYB culture, teamwork, leadership, and behavior expectations
Support communication with parents, guardians, and school staff when needed
Assist with setup, breakdown, and equipment organization
Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive program environment
Lead designated responsibilities in the absence of the Lead MSPP Coach

HR / Implementation Notes

Clarify substitution/coverage expectations in onboarding
Set clear boundaries for parent/school communication authority

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Basketball playing and/or coaching experience preferred
Ability to work positively with youth participants
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable attendance and professionalism
Ability to complete all required background clearances

Clearances

All staff members must possess or obtain the following state and federal clearances prior to training and before engaging in any hands-on activities with young people participating in Philadelphia Youth Basketball programs.

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check (SP4 164)
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY113)
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check (Criminal History Report), if applicable.
Mandated Reporters - Certificate
National Sex Offender Registry Verification
Concussion Training
CPR/AED Certificate

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