Job Title: Youth Basketball Coordinator 

Department: Youth Basketball

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: Youth Basketball Director

Employment Type: Full Time – Hourly – Non-Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group, and SkyCam. 

Position Overview:

The goal of the Denver Nuggets youth basketball department is to increase the participation, passion, and quality of youth basketball in the state of Colorado. This is achieved through various programming and relationships with local youth basketball operators. The youth basketball coordinator will work in tandem with the director of youth basketball to execute camps, clinics, game-day programming, partnership opportunities, and community relations opportunities. 

Position Duties 

• Serve as lead clinician and manager on duty for Denver Nuggets Basketball Academy (DNBA) camps, clinics, and events 
• In conjunction with the Director, help design, create, and execute long term scalable DNBA programming 
• Work with different departments to acquire resources, create marketing materials, and promotion for camps and clinics 
• Build relationships with community partners to expand overall participation and quality of youth basketball programming 
• Help drive group ticket sales through DNBA programming 
• Help develop and grow the Denver Nuggets Kids’ Club
• Help developing a list of sponsorable DNBA assets and programs
• Maintain and facilitate registration and execution of all DNBA camps and clinics
• Work with community recreation centers to execute Jr. Nuggets programming 
• Serve as the main customer service representative for all DNBA participants 
• Lead a group of part-time coaches 
• Other duties as assigned 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical office conditions
• Coach and demonstrate on court basketball techniques 
• Lift 50 lbs. daily
• Work in extreme weather conditions

 Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  1. College degree or equivalent experience
  2. Three years of basketball coaching experience at the recreational, middle school, high school, or collegiate level 
  3. Experience in building or executing youth sports programs 
  4. High school or collegiate level playing experience
  5. Customer service experience 
  6. Basic operational knowledge of the Microsoft office suite 
  7. Ability to pass a background check 
  8. Ability to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle 
  9. Ability to travel in state and occasionally out of state 
  10. Applicants must meet these minimum qualifications at the time of hire

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A strong passion for youth basketball 
• Leadership ability 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment 
• Ability to plan and execute entertaining and knowledgeable camps and clinics
• Positive culture builder/contributor 
• Ability to manage a part-time team
• History of working with parents and children
• Ability to communicate to individuals of all ages and all experience levels in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation

• Base hourly range: $19.35 per hour

Benefits Include

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs) 
• 401K plan 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.