Youth Baseball Coordinator

i9 Sports - Loudon & Northern Fairfax, VA; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Training

Professional Development

Impact on community

Culture: supportive team

Job summary

i9 Sports - Loudon & Northern Fairfax, VA is seeking a dedicated T‑Ball/Baseball Coordinator to lead youth baseball programs across Leesburg, Ashburn, South Riding and Purcellville. You will oversee sessions, mentor parent volunteers, and ensure a fun, high-energy experience for players aged 3–8.

The role emphasizes weekend availability, safety oversight, clear communication with families, and delivering positive leadership on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching, playing, or officiating baseball/softball is required.
• Strong leadership abilities to manage adult volunteer coaches and groups of children.
• High energy, patience, positive attitude, and problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal communication to speak to large groups of parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize weekly T-Ball and Baseball sessions for multiple age groups.
• Mentor volunteer parent coaches and ensure effective practices using provided plans.
• Teach fundamental baseball skills: throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting.
• Provide constructive feedback to help players build confidence and skill.
• Complete mandatory pre-season training sessions.

Skills

Experience coaching baseball/softball

Leadership & team management

Communication with parents/players

Job description

Benefits

• Fun Job
• Community Impact
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

Job Posting: T-Ball / Baseball Coordinator

About i9 Sports

i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest provider of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics. Our mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports. We offer high-quality, community-focused sports programs for boys and girls ages 3–14 in today’s most popular sports, including flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and t-ball.

About the Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, leadership-minded T‑Ball/Baseball Coordinator to oversee and elevate our youth baseball program.

In this role, you aren't just an instructor; you are the leader of the field. You will oversee each session, coordinate and mentor our Parent Volunteer Coaches, and ensure a dynamic, positive, and high‑energy experience is delivered to all players. This position entails hands‑on involvement with both practices and games across our core development age groups:

• Ages 3–4: T‑Ball
• Ages 5–6: Coach Pitch
• Ages 7–8: Coach Pitch

Schedule & Locations

This position offers weekend shifts only (Saturdays and/or Sundays).

• Locations: Leesburg, Ashburn, South Riding, Purcellville
• Upcoming Fall League: Sept 12th – Oct 17th (Note: Rain out/make‑up dates run through the weekend of Nov 1st)

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination & Instruction

• Lead and organize weekly T‑Ball and Baseball sessions for multiple age groups simultaneously.
• Partner with and mentor volunteer parent coaches each week to ensure they can deliver effective practices using the practice plans provided by i9 Sports.
• Teach young athletes fundamental baseball skills, including throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting.
• Provide encouraging, constructive feedback to help players build confidence and skill.
• Complete mandatory pre‑season training sessions.

2. Safety & Supervision

• Prioritize and maintain the physical and emotional safety of all participants during practices and games.
• Supervise large groups of young athletes, maintaining an inclusive, structured, and fun environment.
• Promptly address and manage any safety concerns or field conditions.

3. Communication & Leadership

• Act as the main point of contact on the field, maintaining excellent communication with parents, participants, and staff.
• Provide regular program updates and coordinate weekend schedules via the Connecteam app.
• Address questions, feedback, and concerns from parents professionally and diplomatically.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience coaching, playing, or officiating baseball/softball is required.
• Leadership: Strong ability to manage, motivate, and direct others (specifically adult volunteer coaches and groups of children).
• Soft Skills: High patience, high energy, a positive attitude, and excellent problem‑solving skills under pressure.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly speak to large groups of parents and children.

Logistics & Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle/transportation.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must be extremely reliable, punctual, and committed to working consecutive weekends for the duration of the season.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: Starting compensation is highly competitive and based on your experience.
• Paid Training: Get compensated for your pre‑season preparation and training.
• Professional Development: Great leadership experience for anyone pursuing a career in sports management, education, or coaching.
• Impact: A deeply rewarding role where you directly shape the first sports experiences of young children in your community.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.