Youth Baseball/Softball Coach

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Youth Development Coach – Softball/Baseball

Job Summary: We're looking for a passionate, energetic Youth Development Coach to deliver age-appropriate softball/baseball instruction across key skill areas-hitting, pitching, catching, infield, and outfield-with an emphasis on teaching introductory skills to beginners. This role involves working with youth through clinics, recreational leagues, and local school-based programs. Daytime availability is essential, as many sessions occur during school hours or immediately after school. This role will work around 20 hours per week.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
• Deliver a pre-designed curriculum focused on softball/baseball fundamentals and progressive skill development
• Teach introductory and fundamental skills including mechanics, strategy, and sportsmanship-while encouraging fun, effort, and a willingness to try new things
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for players of all abilities
• Lead and maintain structure in skill-specific stations (e.g., hitting, pitching, infield, etc.) during clinics and practices
• Offer clear, supportive feedback to help youth improve their skills and build confidence
• Be punctual and consistent, ensuring sessions start and end on time
• Work collaboratively with other coaches, school staff, and program leaders
• Assist with setup and takedown of equipment, and maintain a safe, age-appropriate training environment

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
• Demonstrated youth development experience preferred.
• Experience & knowledge of working with youth baseball and/or softball programs preferred.
• Ability to lead a group of children by giving instruction in field settings.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Possess very high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Professional image and demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills
• Organized, dependable, and committed to showing up on time
• Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid, SafeSport, and/or MLB certifications; background check required

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 30 pounds
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.