Coach

The world’s first basketball fitness company is looking for an elite coach to join our team and lead basketball fitness classes at our Chicago location(s).

THE OPPORTUNITY: Swish House, the world’s first basketball fitness class is looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our network of former college and professional players and coaches who lead our basketball fitness classes and help us achieve our mission of making people healthier and happier through basketball.

This is a part-time, flexible position (time commitment to be determined based on location) but does require night and weekend availability. Many of our best coaches are successful professionals in other fields but want to stay connected to the game.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE:

• Coaching Skills.  Swish House Coaches must be able to lead a basketball fitness class, motivate and inspire our members and teach basic basketball skills.
• Member-Service Skills. Swish House Coaches have a unique/fun energy, infectious enthusiasm and establish/maintain authentic relationships with members.
• Physical Fitness. Swish House Coaches must be physically fit, as their job requires a considerable amount of exercise. Coaches need to participate in classes and demonstrate exercises, as necessary.
• Problem-Solving Skills. Swish House Coaches must provide adjustments and alternative exercises for members with differing abilities and adjust class agendas based on member numbers.
• Communication Skills. Swish House Coaches must be able to communicate and deliver exercise cues/movements to members in an professional, clear, and motivating manner.
• Listening Skills. Swish House Coaches must be able to "read the room.”
• Preferred: Basketball coaching and group fitness class experience
• Required: Must have coached or played at the collegiate or professional basketball level. 
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing class agenda based on Swish House Basketball Fitness Class guidelines prior to teaching each class.
• Creating music playlists for classes.
• Setting up and putting away class equipment, minor cleaning of court and equipment.
• Monitoring member execution of exercises and drills, teaching skills and correcting techniques to minimize injury and maximize results.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• This position offers a very competitive base rate plus monthly bonus if goals are met
• Complimentary Swish House Membership while actively coaching classes
• Retail Discounts
  

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Applicant must submit their resume. Once confirmed, the candidate must complete an interview process, an online and written certification and training program and then audition for consideration for the Coach position at Swish House.  All coaches must also be AED/CPR certified.