Chicago Cubs RBI Program Coaching Opportunities

Chicago Cubs • Chicago, IL

15d

About The Position

Cubs Charities mobilizes the power of sport to champion youth, families, and communities. We achieve this through sports-based youth development and academic programming, investments in safe places to play and strategic grantmaking. Cubs Charities’ provides year-round, quality recreational and youth development programs to engage and impact children from under-resourced communities from age five through high school/college. Cubs RBI All-Stars is a nine-month player development program supporting athletes on and off the field with performance training, academic coaching, civic engagement opportunities and team-building experiences. Cubs Charities is seeking to fill RBI coaching positions for the 2022 season within the preidentified areas below. Candidates who are qualified, bring value to their daily attitude, work ethic, desire to grow and learn to serve our players. Interview & Hiring Timeline : interviews with qualified candidates are anticipated to begin in late January/early February and targeting a February start date.

Requirements

• Efficient BP and fungo is a must
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to display a personable, passionate, determined and professional demeanor at all times
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization
• Proficiency with MS Office and demonstrated ability to learn and master new technology as needed
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, think creatively, and problem solve
• Experience in sports-based youth development
• Must be available to work from February-July
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Passion for baseball and youth development
• Positive attitude and the ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while working in a team environment towards goals
• Ability to work under stress
• Self-starter with leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Attend and execute team practices
• Attend all weekend tournaments.
• Document attendance of players and coaches at all practices and weekend tournaments.
• Manage communication with players/guardians/Cubs Charities, notifying all parties about practices and weekend tournaments in a timely manner.
• Document all injuries/major incidents and report to respective RBI coordinators within 24 hours of incident.
• Secure transportation as necessary for weekend tournaments and take appropriate care of vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees