Miracle League Coach

Duluth YMCA • Duluth, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide an enjoyable and safe baseball experience for kids (ages 4-19) with development, physical, and/or cognitive disabilities. No baseball experience required, just a passion and enthusiasm for working with youth with diverse abilities.

Requirements

• Basic CPR/AED and First Aid is required. Training can be provided upon hire.
• Available most Saturday mornings from June 13th – August 8th
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• No baseball experience required, just a passion and enthusiasm for working with youth with diverse abilities.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment and greets families.
• Matches volunteer buddies with Miracle League (ML) players on a weekly basis. Ensures all ML volunteers have signed the volunteer waiver form before beginning the game.
• Warms-up with players and buddies
• Builds positive, lasting relationships with players and families.
• Runs the game by welcoming all players, spectators, and volunteers, determining the designated pitcher, dividing up teams, and taking charge as the manager on the field.
• Ensures all players get a chance to hit the ball, run the bases, and score each inning at bat.
• Conducts an energizing, fun, safe, and entertaining game for all involved participants.
• Provides positive feedback and encouragement to all participants throughout the game.
• Builds effective relationships with program participants and the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate program attendance records; ensures all program participants have paid prior to participating in the league practices or games.
• Transports post-game snacks and baseball equipment to and from the Miracle League Field.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
• The Miracle League Coach works for the Y during the season only.
• The Miracle League Coach supports with program fundraising and does not handle money or payments.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

Benefits

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

What This Job Offers

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