New York Yankees Baseball Summer Camp is five days of baseball instruction and competition within our custom-built curriculum for all children ages 5-13. We are looking for a Site Leader, as head of our on-site leadership team, to be directly responsible for top-notch implementation of the day-to-day operations of camp, manage a team of 10+ coordinators and coaches, and inspire hundreds of Yankees’ campers to unlock their personal best each and every day. We provide the training, baseball curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, leadership and dedication.

The Role

• Manage camp for campers & staff, working to ensure smooth day to day operations, spearhead problem solving and act as liaison between Headquarters and site, when needed.
• Create a culture of excitement, teamwork, inclusion, positivity, respect, and professionalism for everyone who encounters your site, including facility partners, families, and teammates by communicating with a variety of ages, interests, and skill levels as well as have an enthusiasm for baseball and positively representing the Yankees brand.
• Study, prepare for, help implement and be the onsite expert for our baseball curriculum and all safety and operational processes and procedures, driving high program quality and presentation.
• Prioritize physical, social & emotional safety for everyone on site by being a role model and working directly with camp staff to support campers in their emotional, physical, and social development through forming close connections to campers and providing support when needed.
• Work alongside the rest of the leadership team to ensure clean and organized camp set up, representing the Yankees brand in a positive and professional light.
• Support the Communications & Customer Experience Coordinator in proactive and reactive family communications, ensuring all customers are informed on their camper’s day and camp experience.
• Oversee the seamless transition to after camp extended day programming and Hitting and Fielding Lesson implementation.
• Be a loyal and dedicated member of the team member who consistently shows up on time and in all ways for the campers and your team.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Headquarters.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Possess Bachelor’s degree, youth education or sports management preferred, or equivalent experience in the field.
• Baseball expert who deeply understands and loves the game, is knowledgeable of the rules and fundamentals, and is passionate about coaching youth. 3+ years playing at a competitive level viewed favorably.
• Experience in coaching and working with children or other camp experience (3 years preferred)
• Experience managing a team of direct reports and comfort with public speaking (to parents, staff, and groups of campers).
• Passionate about baseball and making a positive impact in the lives of children, families, and coaches
• Committed to the camp mission, top-notch program quality, the rest of your team, and our campers and their families for the full duration of the summer camp season.
• CPR/First Aid Certified, or able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification before the first day work.
• Able to receive orders for stock replenishment at a personal address and willingness to transport these packages to the camp site.
• Able to remain upright and standing for multiple hours at a time, to walk and/or run quickly around large outdoor grass and dirt-covered fields, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of sports equipment.
• Committed to adhering to the Yankees Summer Camp Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones for the duration of your shift.