Position Overview: 

The Chicago Bulls are seeking basketball coaches to join our Youth Hoops/Basketball Programming team. We are in search of individuals who are passionate and knowledgeable about the game of basketball who can expand their coaching experience while inspiring children and adults to fall in love with the game and the Chicago Bulls.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact, connect, and provide a positive experience for children, families, and adults by being an on-court basketball instructor and brand ambassador for the Youth Hoops program and org-wide basketball programming during the Summer of 2026.  

This is a part-time role that will begin in May and end in August after summer camps & clinics have finished. Coaches hired into this position will be responsible for traveling to different camp locations across the Chicagoland area.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, support, and execute summer basketball programs across the Chicagoland area 
• Teach program participants the essential fundamentals and principles of basketball (includes physical demonstrations) 
• Bring energy and passion to each program and its participants 
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families, and Bulls partners to help increase enrollment at locations and build the program 
• Assist with load in, set up, and load out of program host sites 
• Travel to different camp locations across the Chicagoland area 
• Effectively communicate basketball skills step by step to players of all ages and skill levels 
• Plan and execute drills for all skills of basketball including but not limited to: ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, transition, game play and strategy, evaluating players skill level, etc. 
• Evaluate players skill level 
• Communicate and work with camp lead and coaching staff 
• Adhere to the Youth Hoops/basketball programming coaching manual and curriculum, and organization guidelines, trainings, etc.  
• Honor obligations and work schedule that is assigned 

Qualifications:  

• Must be 16 years or older with a reliable means of transportation and valid drivers license 
• Passionate about teaching the game of basketball 
• Prior playing/coaching experience is preferred 
• Energetic and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic and team mentality 
• Ability to adapt and adjust to situations quickly 
• Excellent public speaking skills 
• Self-motivated, detail orientated, and organized 
• Knowledge of current basketball rules, drills, and competitions 
• Experience coaching in camps, clinics, or teams is preferred

Compensation & Schedule: 

This role pays $17.00/hour and requires flexible work hours. The schedule in this role will vary week by week and interested applicants should be prepared to be on-site from ~8am – 4pm at different locations each week. Note, this is a part-time position and you might not be scheduled every week based on need and availability.  

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.