Assistant Baseball Coach - MS
About The Position
The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City’s largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution. The Assistant Baseball League Coach supports the Head Coach in delivering a high-quality middle school baseball program. This role assists with practices, games, and team activities while mentoring adolescent players and promoting teamwork, skill development, and good sportsmanship in a positive, inclusive environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with middle school–aged youth, understands the fundamentals of baseball, and is eager to support player development and team success. Pay & Commitment: $18.00 per hour. Availability to work consistently for the full 21-week season 4-hour shifts, 2 days per week Where: Armory Center - Police Athletic League, Inc.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in coaching baseball, preferably with youth or adolescents
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage groups of adolescents in an active setting
- Commitment to youth development, inclusion, and positive behavior management
- Possess a desire to work directly with children.
- Open to feedback with a desire to grow professionally.
- Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient, and actively engaged.
- Able to follow directions and adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to engage in program activities in an active outdoor or indoor environment
- Ability to move about the field or facility as needed to support participants and program operations
- Ability to handle and manage baseball equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach during practices and games
- Support instruction of baseball fundamentals and skill development
- Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement to players
- Model appropriate behavior, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful team environment
- Supervise players during drills, transitions, and downtime
- Assist with setup, breakdown, and care of equipment
- Communicate observations or concerns to the Head Coach
- Follow program policies and safety guidelines
- Support participant supervision and on-field organization
- Address minor issues appropriately and escalate as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
