SUMMER - Youth Baseball/Softball Coach
CoachCorner
Town of Normal
Chicago, IL
Location : IL 61761, IL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 7004
Department: Parks & Recreation – Part-Time
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 5:00 PM Central
Job Description
The position will be responsible for supervising youth (6-8 years old) in a team setting for baseball and/or softball. The program will begin early June and finish late July. The program features two practices per week (T/Th or M/W) with games played on Saturday mornings.
Pre-Ball Baseball Coach (ages 7-8) (Mon/Wed 5-6p and Saturday Mornings 1 hour) 3-5 hours weekly
Pre-Ball Baseball Coach (ages 7-8) (Tues/Thurs 6-7p and Saturday mornings 1 hour) 3-5 hours weekly
Pre-Ball Baseball Coach (ages 7-8) (Tues/Thurs 7-8p and Saturday mornings 1 hour) 3-5 hours weekly
Pre-Ball Softball Coach (ages 7-8) (Tues/Thurs 7-8pm and Saturday Mornings 1 hour) 3-5 hours weekly
Duties/Essential Job Functions
-Follow lesson/practice plans given from program director, utilize drills and instructions
-Teaching youth the basics of baseball/softball
-Instructing a group of children (up to 12 players per team)
-Enforcing program rules
-Care of supplies and equipment
– Coaches are provided all materials and equipment essential for practices and games.
Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
-Must have knowledge of baseball and/or softball
-Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques to participants
-Must enjoy working with young children
-Must be outgoing and able to lead
Desirable Training and Experience
Preferred age is 18 years and older. Exceptions can be made for applicants with prior coaching and/or playing experience.
There are no benefits for temporary positions.