Volunteer Coach Needed for Rochester Wheels

The Rochester Wheels is searching for a new coach for its 17-member adult wheelchair basketball team. This is a volunteer position based in Rochester, NY.

Formed in 1972, the Rochester Wheels adult wheelchair basketball team has continued to demonstrate the significant abilities of athletes with disabilities through competition, tournaments, and exhibition games.

The Rochester Wheels partners with SportsNet, a program of Rochester Rehabilitation. An Executive Committee comprised of team players and community members with wheelchair basketball experience, works with SportsNet staff to achieve the following mission:

    To ensure that the sport of wheelchair basketball is accessible to anyone who wants to play. Opportunities are provided for instruction, recreational play and a competitive team(s). We are committed to consistent communication around the management of program and team activities.

Job Summary:

The coach of the Rochester Wheels should be able to demonstrate:



  • Effective team leadership
  • Ability to mentor players as well as promote skill development
  • Willingness to attend all practices and travel with team to out of town games
  • Accurate record-keeping
  • Ability to communicate with governing bodies, e.g. National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), other teams, and partnering entities in an effective, appropriate and professional manner
  • Adequate commitment of both time and energy to meet the needs of the team (includes weekly practices, travel to tournaments, monthly Executive Committee meetings)

Send resumes and cover letter as soon as possible to:


Anita O'Brien

SportsNet Supervisor

Rochester Rehabilitation

1000 Elmwood Avenue

Rochester, NY 14620

Tel: 585.271.1894 ext. 1794

Fax: 585.442.6883

Email resume in pdf format with the word 'Resume' in subject line to: aobrien@rochesterrehab.org.

The Rochester Wheels is a member of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA)

SportsNet - an inclusive sports and recreation program of the nonprofit agency Rochester Rehabilitation - has served more than 4,000 members of the community since its founding in 1998. People of all abilities participate in local sporting events and recreational activities such as wheelchair basketball, cycling, outrigger canoeing and sled hockey through SportsNet's continued access to new adaptive equipment. To learn more about SportsNet, please visit sportsnetny.org

Since 1919, Rochester Rehabilitation has been meeting the needs of people with disabilities and other disadvantages in the community. As Rochester continues to feel the effects of the nation’s economic distress, there is an increased need for the social, health and employment services Rochester Rehabilitation provides. Annually, more than 5,000 people receive services, or participate in programs at Rochester Rehabilitation.

Rochester Rehabilitation is proud to be one of the original founding members of the Al Sigl Community of Agencies – a collaborative partnership of nonprofits committed to making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. Rochester Rehabilitation is also a United Way Donor Designated Agency. For more information, please visit our website at rochesterrehab.org.