Basketball Instructor (South Park Community Center)

If you have experience in teaching basketball, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as Youth Basketball Instructor at South Park Community Center. This is a year-round part-time role.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. The Youth Basketball Instructor will be teaching youth ages 3-8, and will focus on teaching fundamental basketball skills in a positive, structured, and inclusive environment.

Start Date: November 2026

Schedule: TBD

Location : South Park Community Center - 8319 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Pay:

- Starting pay: $27.00 - $29.00/hour

- Full Pay Range: $27.00 - $37.00/hour (employee may earn up to $37.00/hr with continued employment)

Basketball Instructor Responsibilities:

- Instruct participants in fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense

- Lead drills and skill-building activities

- Supervise participants and maintain a safe and positive learning environment

- Set up and clean up equipment and activity areas

- Communicate effectively with ARC staff and site supervisors

- Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies and procedures

Basketball Instructor Qualifications:

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- Experience coaching or instructing basketball in a recreational, school, or community setting

- Experience working with children or youth

- Ability to manage groups in a positive and supportive manner

Benefits: ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.