U12 Baseball Assistant Coach - Middle School

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking a part-time Baseball Assistant Coach for the middle school program (5th & 6th grade) for a single-season assignment from March through June. The role supports the head coach in organizing practices, games, and skill development while fostering character and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning, executing drills, and overseeing a positive, inclusive environment for student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of successful coaching experience, and ability to instill high-quality character.
• Knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.
• Ability to teach beginning and advanced skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse youth; experience with students from disadvantaged backgrounds preferred.
• Ability to interact with student athletes at different skill levels positively and professionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrates high integrity as staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with organization and administration of 5th & 6th grade baseball program.
• Support student-athletes' skill development, athletic growth, and character development.
• Coordinate practices and game schedule; season runs March–June; 14 games.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s premier pre-K through 12th grade private schools, dedicated to providing a career-focused cost-free education and housing to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed, ensuring students have the resources they need to thrive. The school has empowered over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and currently serves approximately 2,200 students with ongoing expansion efforts to provide amazing opportunities to even more young learners.

MHS is currently seeking a Baseball Assistant Coach for one-year ancillary position at Middle School. This position will be responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization and administration of the 5 th & 6 th grades baseball program. In partnership with the head coach, the assistant coach will support student-athletes’ skill development, athletic growth, and character development, helping them succeed both in their sport and in life. Season runs from March - June. Practices hours are flexible with 14 games (as scheduled). Stipend amount is based on experience and working the entire season.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• At least 1 year of successful coaching experience, while also instilling high-quality character.


• Must have current knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.


• Ability to teach beginning and advanced skills.


• Demonstrated ability to lead & inspire diverse youth. Experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds, preferred.


• Ability to interact with student athletes at different skill levels in a positive and professional manner.


• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) are required.


• Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.


• Candidates must demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.

Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Temporary Work

Job Posting

Sep 14, 2026

Req ID

26000168

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.