Sunday Youth Basketball Clinics Supervisor

Agency Overview:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Department: Health & Wellness Department
Reports To: Senior Director of Health & Wellness
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: Commonpoint - Central Queens (67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, NY)
Work Schedule:

• Sundays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2-4 hours of Administrative hours subject to the needs of the program, varying weekly.
• Program runs year-round, restarting at the beginning of each semester.

Position Summary:
Commonpoint is seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Basketball Clinic Supervisor for participants ages 4 - 15. This position will be at least a 2-3 year commitment to ensure consistency with the program participants and families. The Clinic Supervisor plays a vital leadership role within our Health & Wellness department and is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the developmental basketball clinics, in alignment with the Youth Sports and Commonpoint philosophy.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, program management, promotion/advertising mindset, and coaching skills, as well as a commitment to youth development, sportsmanship, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Management:

• Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the Sunday Youth Basketball program, including scheduling practices, coach schedules, evaluating participant skill levels, managing logistics, communicating with clients, and enforcing policies and standards.
• Organize and lead skill evaluation sessions to assess player abilities and ensure participant is in the correct level and class.
• Maintain and distribute schedules and surveys.
• Oversee and implement additional events supporting the Youth Sports Program.

Coaching Support & Player Development:

• Interview, select, and onboard coaches for the developmental teams based on qualifications and program needs with the support of the Senior Director.
• Mentor and support coaches throughout the season, offering guidance on player development and adherence to the code of conduct.
• Promote character development, life skills, and sportsmanship among players and coaches.

Program Operations:

• Supervise practices to ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants.
• Basketball Commissioners will create schedules, i.e. practices, games, and playoffs. Organize additional programming (i.e. Clinics, March Madness, All-Star) events, and holiday events.
• Order and distribute t-shirts/uniforms to participants.
• Assist with gymnasium setup and breakdown before and after practices games.

Administrative Leadership:

• Serve as the primary liaison among coaches, players, parents, and administrative staff.
• Attend and contribute to monthly meetings; provide program updates and strategic insights.
• Investigate and mediate any conflicts or concerns that arise, collaborating with the Senior Director as needed.
• Write, follow up with the client, and submit incident reports for all injuries during program time.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and adherence to all organizational policies,
  procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Program promotion/advertising for all Youth Sports Programs and one-day skills clinics.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth basketball coaching or sports program administration.
• Strong passion and understanding of basketball rules, game strategies, and youth athletic development.
• Proven ability to lead and manage programs independently with professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and age groups.
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Calendar, Sheets, basic data entry tools, and scheduling software is preferred.
• Must be available weekends in accordance with the program schedule.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and initiative.
• Team collaboration and mentoring.
• Conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Time management and dependability.
• Adaptability and problem-solving under pressure.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Salary: $28.00 - $32.00/per hour, salary based on experience. Approximately 42 weeks of program time throughout the year.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via email to:
Adam Ostroff, Senior Director, Health & Wellness Department, [email protected] Please include “Sunday Youth Basketball Clinic Supervisor” in the subject line of your email.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.