Job detail

SNL Baseball Coach

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC

#Nonprofit #Coaching #CPR #Teamwork #First Aid #Mandated Reporter #Social Services #Player Development #Youth Sports #Baseball

Quick overview

The Baseball Coach is responsible for teaching baseball fundamentals and fostering teamwork and personal development for youth ages 13 to 19. Duties include planning practices, facilitating games, and serving as a positive role model and mandated reporter.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have experience coaching or playing baseball at various levels and a strong knowledge of baseball rules and techniques. A high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain it) are required.

high schoolCommunicationTeam LeadershipCPRConflict ResolutionYouth DevelopmentPlayer DevelopmentFirst AidSportsmanshipCurriculum PlanningBaseball Coaching

Job description

Job DetailsLevel

ExperiencedJob
Location:
New
York,
NY 10032Position
Type:
Part
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $20.00 - $20.00
HourlyJob
Shift:
Center part timeJob
Category:
Nonprofit -
Social
ServicesPosition:
Baseball
Coach
Who we are: The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City’s largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.

Position Summary

The Baseball Coach is responsible for teaching baseball fundamentals and fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal development in youth ages 13 to 19. The Coach plans and facilitates baseball instruction, practices, and games while serving as a positive role model for participants and the community. What you’ll do: Teach baseball fundamentals to youth ages 6 to 17, including batting, pitching, fielding, base running, and team strategies. Plan, organize, and facilitate baseball skills, drills, and routines to encourage player development and team progression. Implement game play, scrimmages, and tournaments in accordance with the program schedule. Engage youth in organized activities that foster strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and positive competition. Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, professionalism, and initiative at all times. Attend and participate in preseason training sessions as required. Communicate regularly with the Borough Coordinator and each Site Director regarding program updates, participant progress, and any concerns. Serve as a cluster liaison and collaborate with all personnel involved in the program. Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth ages 13 to 19. Welcome and register youth at the site, maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment. Set up and take down program equipment at the site daily and on time; wear PAL-provided and approved attire (staff t-shirt, appropriate shorts/sweats, and athletic footwear). Coordinate and assist in teaching PAL-approved social activities that counsel youth in the areas of life skills, drug prevention, and conflict resolution as needed. Interact with site participants, providing supervision for daily activities such as recreational games, and opening/closing ceremonies. Act as a positive role model by encouraging youth to actively participate in all available activities; promote respect, teamwork, and recognition; and inform youth of staff support for on-site and off-site challenges. Monitor youth interactions for injuries or conflicts; provide appropriate treatment or resolution and complete required documentation for submission to the Site Director. Act as a mandated child abuse reporter, remaining aware of signs of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and report incidents or suspicions immediately to the Site Director. Sign off on required paperwork such as payroll sheets and attendance logs for submission to the Site Director. Represent the agency and program positively within the community. Engage with neighborhood business owners, parents, senior citizens, and other stakeholders to promote the program and PAL in a professional manner. Develop clear communication and working relationships with NYPD officers as well as PAL partner organizations. QualificationsWho you Are/What you'll bring: Experience coaching or playing baseball at the youth, high school, collegiate, or professional level. Knowledge of baseball rules, techniques, and best practices for skill development. Ability to engage and motivate youth ages 13 to 19. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to create an inclusive and positive learning environment. CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Compensation

$20.00
Per
Hour
Location:
Armory- 216
Fort
Washington
Avenue,
NY 10032
Days &
Hours: Saturdays 4 pm - 9 pm At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too. The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.