Baseball Coach

Steel Partners • McKinney, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Steel Sports is a Social Impact business with a mission to inspire youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports coaching system, “The Lasorda Way”. Through its “kids first” approach, Steel Sports is establishing the Steel standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports’ core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience – building character and teaching life lessons - for over 100,000 athletes each year. Steel Sports believes strongly in the impact of our coaches and invests regularly in their ongoing professional development and coach education. This role includes opportunities for optional travel and the ability to collaborate with other professional coaches across the country. Steel Sports is committed to supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Leadership in Sports. We strive to provide an experience that strengthens character, encourages servant leadership, and teaches life lessons through sport in ways that intentionally address dimensions of diversity including but not limited to age, race, sex, class, national origin, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, geographical location, income, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation and work experiences.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of baseball.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel.
• Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct practices and develop players’ skills and strategies.
• Provide performance feedback.
• Evaluate players through various methods.
• Coordinate game schedules, practices, and travel arrangements.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment.
• Ensure the safety of all players during training sessions and games.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding player progress and team updates.
• Attend team meetings, coaching clinics, and workshops to enhance coaching skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed