Part-Time Youth Baseball Coach: Energetic Kid Mentor

Evolving Solution Services; Lawton (OK); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

ESM LAWTON LLC in Lawton, OK seeks a Youth Sports Coach for Lil' Sluggers - Baseball to lead weekly youth development classes for ages 18 months to 12 years.

The coach delivers fun, safe activities, communicates with parents, and adheres to a preset curriculum while bringing creativity to engage children. Requires energy, leadership, and reliability, with supervision by the GM.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children aged 18 months to 12 years.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High energy and enthusiasm throughout all classes.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with target age groups.
• Strong time-management skills to meet class goals.
• Commitment to work the same hours for 8 consecutive weeks.
• Ability to communicate course objectives and feedback in English.
• Windows-based computer usage to access instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down instructional equipment before and after each class.
• Supervise children and ensure a safe playing area.
• Work irregular shifts including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Maintain high performance standards via evaluation processes by GM/Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by GM or Program Coordinator.

Skills

Desire to work with children

High energy

Leadership

Time management

Communication with parents

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Youth Sports Coach - Baseball

Part Time ESM LAWTON LLC, Lawton, OK, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1087

Salary Range: $12.00 To $12.00 Hourly

• Location Play Lawton, 1405 SW 11th St., Lawton, OK, 73501, United States
• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Job Category Play Lawton/Play Lawton Sportsplex
• Industry Youth Sports, Youth Programs, Youth Sports Coach
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Description

Youth Sports Coach (Lil' Sluggers - Baseball)

The Youth Sports Coach is responsible for delivering fun, friendly, and structured weekly youth development classes for children aged 18 months to 12 years. These classes focus on sport-specific activities and games that promote each child's development in a safe and creative learning environment. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, professional and enjoys working with children. Coaches must be effective communicators, team players, and organized individuals who can manage children’s behavior. Above all, they should foster a fun and engaging environment for learning and play. The Youth Sports Coach reports directly to the Program Coordinator.

The Youth Sports Coach will supervise and independently teach youth development classes with up to 15 students. They serve as the primary point of contact for students and parents, providing excellent customer service while welcoming new participants and orienting them to the program. Coaches are expected to greet all participants before and after each class, answering questions about the Youth Sports Programs and maintaining a detailed knowledge of the facility and its other offerings. A pre-set curriculum may be provided, but coaches are welcome to incorporate their own creative ideas that develop the same skills. A Youth Sports Coach should expect to receive continuous feedback and support from the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and take down instructional equipment before and after each class

Supervise children and ensure the playing/performance area is safe for all participants

Work irregular shifts including evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed

Maintain high performance standards as determined by the General Manager or Program Coordinator, through an intermittent evaluation process

Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the General Manager or Program Coordinator.

Requirements

Desire to work with children 18 months to 12 years of age

Must be at least 16 years of age

High energy and enthusiasm throughout all classes

Demonstrated leadership capability, preferably with target age group(s)

Strong time-management skills to ensure all goals of each class are met

Commitment to work the same hour(s) for each scheduled class for 8 consecutive weeks

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: No formal or informal education is required. Experience working with groups of children is highly desirable to maintain organization and interest.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate course objectives and performance feedback to students and parents in English. Other language skills are desirable.

Computer Skills: Use of a windows-based workstation to access web-based instructional materials is required.

Physical Demands:

Standing: Continuously (>66%)

Sitting: Rarely (<10%)

Walking/Running: Frequently (33-66%)

Bending/stooping: Frequently (33-66%)

Reaching/twisting: Frequently (33-66%)

Lifting/pushing/pulling: Occasionally (up to 25 lbs) (<33%)

Hearing: Constantly (>66%)

Talking/shouting: Constantly (>66%)

Seeing: Constantly (>66%)

Classes are held both indoors in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment; as well as outdoors in weather conditions (except rain/thunderstorm conditions) dependent on the sport. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.