Part Time Youth Academy Coach

Texas Rangers • Dallas, TX

1d • $17

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Minimum age: 18 Pay Rate: $17.00 an hour ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Teach, coach, instruct, and have the ability to demonstrate baseball skills and positive values, in accordance to the camp curriculum and as an extension of the Texas Rangers. Model and display the utmost professionalism in appearance, customer service, and coaching behavior. Supervise and motivate players between the ages of 6-18, as well as, evaluate players’ baseball and softball skills and provide constructive feedback for improvement. Conduct 1-on-1 and group instruction, assist with programming for the Academy, as well as help plan camp agendas. Assist the on-site director with instruction, camp setup and cleanup, check-in, customer service, and officiating. Must have baseball experience of either played baseball and/or softball up to the collegiate level, or be a high school level or college level baseball coach. Available to work evenings. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to throw batting practice from a distance of 40 ft. Ability to throw front toss from a distance of 20 ft. Ability to hit fungo to infield and outfield. Exhibit good judgment and maintain appropriate behavior with clientele. Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions to include extreme heat, cold and rain for an extended amount of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Strong leadership and communication skills. Must submit and pass a criminal background and drug screening. All other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The Texas Rangers, a professional baseball team located in Arlington, Texas since 1972, are committed to providing a fun and safe atmosphere for families and fans, a passion for baseball that extends to all levels of ballpark staff, and a commitment by players and the front office to field a competitive team that plays to win. Working for the Texas Rangers at any level isn’t about just having a job; it’s about showing a sense of pride for your baseball team and finding a place you can call “home."

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18
• Must have baseball experience of either played baseball and/or softball up to the collegiate level, or be a high school level or college level baseball coach.
• Available to work evenings.
• Must submit and pass a criminal background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to throw batting practice from a distance of 40 ft.
• Ability to throw front toss from a distance of 20 ft.
• Ability to hit fungo to infield and outfield.
• Exhibit good judgment and maintain appropriate behavior with clientele.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions to include extreme heat, cold and rain for an extended amount of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, instruct, and have the ability to demonstrate baseball skills and positive values, in accordance to the camp curriculum and as an extension of the Texas Rangers.
• Model and display the utmost professionalism in appearance, customer service, and coaching behavior.
• Supervise and motivate players between the ages of 6-18, as well as, evaluate players’ baseball and softball skills and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Conduct 1-on-1 and group instruction, assist with programming for the Academy, as well as help plan camp agendas.
• Assist the on-site director with instruction, camp setup and cleanup, check-in, customer service, and officiating.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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