Head Coach - Baseball

Oshman Family JCC•Hayward, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight specialty camp with programs across multiple sports in a Jewish environment for children entering grades 3-11. Our sessions combine high-level specialized sports instruction with the fun, friendship, and community of a traditional overnight camp. Our camp is both an intensive sports and Jewish experience and is open to campers of all backgrounds and faiths. This position requires you to live on campus and reside in the dorms alongside the campers. This is a seasonal, temporary position that requires a commitment to the full summer schedule.

Requirements

3+ years of coaching at the collegiate, high school, or competitive youth level
Experience working with youth in a structured environment, preferably in youth sports or camp
Ability to support core Jewish values of the camp
Compassionate, enthusiastic, patient, and hard working
Ability to manage a team of Assistant Coaches and work as both part of a team and independently
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience required
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified (training will be provided at camp)
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)

Nice To Haves

Experienced soccer coach who is passionate about working with young athletes in an engaging summer camp environment

Responsibilities

Serve as head of sport, responsible for developing and leading daily sport-specific skill development and scrimmage sessions
Build community amongst your sports group and ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper-related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff
Communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership staff
Create and maintain collaborative relationships with Assistant Coaches, serving as a mentor as necessary
Participate in select non-sports activities & programming, including, but not limited to, opening and closing days, Maccabi Cup, and electives