Youth Sports Coach - Baseball

Volo Sports; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Volo is seeking passionate part-time Lead Coaches to work with youth in our community sports programs. You’ll guide children through engaging practices, ensuring safety and fun, while coordinating with parents and volunteers.

This role offers growth opportunities within the organization for motivated individuals who love sports and working with families. As a Lead Coach, you’ll plan drills, run sessions, and support site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching youth sports or programs.
• Strong communication with kids and parents.
• Able to plan and run practices with structured drills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as direct contact with kids and families for safe, fun experiences.
• Run practices for groups from 10 to 50+ kids.
• Plan drills using provided curriculum and resources.
• Lead pre-game and post-game huddles emphasizing sportsmanship.
• Set up and clean up the field each week.
• Support volunteers and guide them through drills.
• Assist with admin tasks and site coordination.
• Report issues to the site lead as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2010, Volo is a community-based organization with more than 350,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate, and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, real impact.

Volo creates free youth sports programs through adult social sports.

The aim of the Volo Kids Foundation was to use sport as a tool for healing and a means of uniting communities. To execute our vision, we partnered with City Council Members, community organizers, and recreation centers to launch the first Volo Kids Foundation program at Herring Run Recreation Center. Volo Kids has since expanded to six cities across the country and is still growing.

Proof We Are Awesome

• Ranked Among Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
• Serving more than 9,000 kids in free youth programs
• Over 200,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
• 8 City Markets & Counting...

If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us.

Job Description

When you accept a position with Volo, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the youth sports industry. Coaches serve our kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field. This is a part-time position; however, opportunities for advancement within the company are available. We’re looking for passionate coaches to join our team!

If you love sports and enjoy working with kids, we’d love to have you on our team.

Lead Coach Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to ensure that they are having a safe and fun experience
• Runs practice for groups as small as 10 kids and groups as large as 50+ kids.
• Plan practice drills using provided resources and curriculum
• Understand & lead both kids and other coaches through program drills in a FUN and engaging way
• Consistently move on from one drill to the next as to keep the players engaged, and identify places where volunteers can fill in to prevent downtime
• Lead pre-game and post-game huddles that emphasize sportsmanship and mindfulness
• Know and lead the field set up and clean up each week
• Guide volunteers if there are questions about drills/ roles
• Provide support to volunteers if any issues arise with parents, players or venues
• Jump in as admin support if needed
• Report any player, parent, ref, coach issues to site lead

“WOW” Us With ...

• Passion for sports and social activities
• Outgoing and ready to handle anything presented
• Punctual and professional

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace, and we prohibit harassment of any kind.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.