Baseball Trainer Part-Time

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

The Head Baseball Coach is a key member of the Health & Wellness team and will report to the Director of the Tanenbaum Family Pool. The primary responsibilities include marketing to area hands-on coaching, lesson planning, and being a role model of good sportsmanship for athletes aged 4-18 years old. Commonpoint Queens offers coaching opportunities in Baseball, Tee-Ball, and Softball. The Coaches’ main goal is to ensure that fair play and the philosophy of the Youth Sports Programs is maintained.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in creating and implementing the Commonpoint Queens Baseball Academy that aims to build player skills both on and off of the field
• Customize and implement lesson plans for effective practices and skills clinics
• Create a growing client base for both classes and private training sessions throughout the Greater Queens community
• Assess and improve a player’s skills and abilities to help them become the best player both on and off the field
• Maintain supervision of each athlete under the care of the Youth Sports program
• Organize and maintain all sports equipment and storage areas
• Communicate directly with class participants and parents
• Represent Commonpoint Queens in a positive light at all times

SKILLS AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Varsity High School or College Baseball or Softball background a must
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to show initiative while prioritizing tasks
• Ability to multitask
• Be responsible and trustworthy
• Previous experience coaching children
• Teach life skills and help develop strong character for all players
• Communicate effectively with administration, parents, players and referees
• Perform any related duties as assigned by Director
• Assisting in equipment set-up and breakdown while maintaining a safe and clean environment in the practice area
• Ability to be flexible and to adjust work schedule to reflect varying accounting deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Location:

Tanenbaum Family Pool Indoor Batting Cages and Fitness Space

58-25 Little Neck Parkway

Little Neck, NY 11362

Salary Range: $25/hour