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Employment Opportunities

MCE IS HIRING and TRAINING!  Please see the opportunities below!

SUMMER STAFF NEEDED:

We are currently looking for basketball Instructors to work our summer camps.  Those interested should be 16-years-of-age or older and have basketball playing or coaching experience.  Our summer camps are located in the Southfield/Birmingham area and run from June 10 through August 23.  For more information contact Geo Thomas at geothomas4444@gmail.com 

LEADERSHIP TRAINING:

The Youth Leadership Project is an opportunity for young men and women to learn leadership skills using basketball as the platform.  Those who are accepted into the program will be first trained in the classroom.  We will provide detailed instruction on the following skills:

  1. Coaching basketball - Game strategy and team development

  2. Skill Instruction - How to teach the fundamentals to younger players

  3. Referee Training - Rule comprehension and communication

  4. First aid protocols - What should you do in a medical emergency?

  5. Public Speaking - How to get your message across to a team or large audience

  6. Child Safety - How to advocate for the children we coach.

As well, trainees will be exposed to working in a professional environment with emphasis on co-worker communication and meeting supervisor expectations. 

 

After the classroom training, those in the program will train on site at a Motor City Evolution program.  Trainees can choose to coach a team, instruct at a clinic or referee in an area basketball league.  Trainees are also welcome to train over the summer at Basketball Camps throughout the area.  Continuous evaluations will be given as we groom our trainees for a paid position.

Youth Leadership Requirements:

  1. Entering the 8th, 9th or 10th grade in fall of 2024

  2. Must have played on their middle school or high school basketball team

  3. Must have reliable transportation

  4. Excellent communication skills

  5. Ability to work with young athletes in grades 2-6

The Youth Leadership Project fee is $350 and no more than six applicants per semester will be accepted into the program.  All candidates must attend the informative meeting.
 

Informative meeting:

  • WHEN:  Choose one:  Thursday, March 7 from 6:45-7:30pm OR Tuesday, March 12 from 7:45-8:15

  • WHERE:  Franklin Athletic Club

  • ADDRESS: 29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034

  • FEE:  No fee to attend this meeting

  • RSVP/MORE INFO: Geo Thomas: geothomas4444@gmail.com

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