Coordinator, Baseball & Softball (Youth Baseball Academy)

Washington Nationals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

The Washington Nationals are looking for a Baseball/Softball Coordinator to manage their Youth Baseball Academy. This role includes planning practices, leading field instruction, and coordinating program logistics.

Ideal candidates will support the development of Scholar Athletes while managing volunteers and ensuring the smooth transition during activities. Compensation is projected between $19.00 and $23.00 per hour, considering experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily planning meetings and professional development.
• Plan practices and teambuilding games; lead field instruction.
• Manage and oversee transitions of Scholar Athletes between classrooms and fields.

Job description

Overview

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy ("Academy") is the programmatic arm of Washington Nationals Philanthropies. The Academy is a year-round educational and athletic facility with a mission of using baseball and softball as vehicles to foster positive character development, academic achievement, and improved health among under resourced Washington, D.C., youth. We are looking for a Baseball/Softball Coordinator to manage and optimize the various systems needed to execute this vision.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in daily planning meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Effectively plan create practices and teambuilding games, lead on the field instruction, and administer athletic assessments.
• Provide support and/or leadership during mentoring time, enrichment, mealtime, gathering time, field trips, and rainy day/cold weather activities.
• Support the maintenance of our equipment and other supplies.
• Support and oversee transitions of Scholar Athletes to and from the classrooms/fields.
• Build authentic relationships with Scholar Athletes to help manage their positive youth development.
• Manage volunteers and volunteer coaches with respect to on the field instruction or enrichment/mentoring activities.
• Participate in and provide effective oversight of Scholar Athletes during field-trips and transportation to and from the Academy.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the appropriate YBA Classroom Coordinator and other program staff for daily logistics.
• Support the Academy’s YBA PLAY community clinics when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

The projected wage rate for this position is $19.00- $23.00 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.