Huntington Park Dodgers Dreamteam Field Champion Baseball and Softball Coach

Coach Across America • Huntington Park, CA

3d • $5,850 • Onsite

About The Position

Coach Across America and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) are seeking Field Champion coaches for the Dodgers Dreamteam program in Los Angeles County. This program uses the power of sport to provide critical resources and services to communities experiencing social injustices. The program aims to increase youth's social and emotional skills, promote positive mental health, and build relationships with peers and positive role models. LADF also works with partners to deliver wraparound services addressing health and education needs. Coach Across America (CAA) is a national service program that challenges individuals to give back by coaching and mentoring underserved youth, completing an AmeriCorps term and using sports to inspire kids to stay in school, stay out of trouble, and stay healthy. CAA coaches are trained in Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD) and equipped to work with underserved youth.

Requirements

• Consent to a background check performed by Coach Across America and Dodgers Dreamteam Affiliate Partners.
• Commit to the entire term of service from May 2026 - September 2026, averaging over 22 hours per week.
• Access to consistently reliable transportation (personal vehicle or public transportation).
• Ability to interact with diverse populations and age groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Skills in exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to manage a dynamic 'work' schedule with other jobs, personal responsibilities, school, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Prior baseball and/or softball playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to encounter challenges with a solution mindset and remain optimistic despite setbacks.

Responsibilities

• Commit to a Term of Service from May 1 - September 30, 2026, completing a minimum of 450 hours of service, averaging over 22 hours per week.
• Serve as a positive role model for the Dodgers Dreamteam program, utilizing SBYD strategies and techniques.
• Coach 3-4 Dodgers Dreamteam teams (ages 5-18) during spring and summer seasons.
• Attend all assigned team meetings, games, and practices.
• Ensure participants complete pre and post surveys and roster collection information.
• Bring at least one volunteer during the service term (e.g., assistant coach, team parent, event volunteer).
• Promote Dodgers Dreamteam events using LADF collateral and in-person efforts.
• Complete weekly outreach efforts to increase, maintain, and retain youth participants and family engagement.
• Attend required LADF and Field Champion-specific events, including Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches Trainings and Service Days.
• Support 2-3 pre-assigned Dodgers Dreamteam events.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator and Coach Across America staff.
• Submit all timesheets by the due date.
• Assist with league logistics, coach/parent meetings, equipment and uniform inventory management and distribution, and administrative duties.
• Ensure all coaches and youth are registered on LeagueApps.
• Survey youth participants (ages 9-18) at the beginning and end of each season.
• Promote participant and coach registration to local community organizations and schools.
• Collect participant stories with photos for program communication.
• Create and conduct baseball/softball clinic lessons.
• Prepare and break down fields, including field assessment.
• Provide game day support such as umpiring or pitching as needed.
• Serve alongside other pre-planned softball and baseball programs in the local area.
• Attend additional LADF-specific events as available (e.g., LADF Trainings, Playerfest, Sunset Run, Nike RBI Regional Tryouts, College and Career Accelerator, Science of Baseball, LA Reads, Dodger Days).
• Act as a brand ambassador for LADF, promoting its values.
• Attend Affiliate Partner closeout meetings as necessary.

Benefits

• AmeriCorps Living Allowance: $5,850.00 for 450 hours of service.
• End-of-Service Education Award: $1,956.25 after successful completion of the 450-hour term.
• 30+ hours of research-based training and SBYD professional development.
• Sports-Based Youth Development Training.
• Coach gear.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed