YouthGold
San Francisco, CA

Job Title: Head Coach – Fall 2025 Season
Compensation: Stipend-Based ($30–$45/hour equivalent)

About YouthGold

YouthGold is a premier player development organization focused on helping youth athletes grow through high-quality coaching, competitive play, and year-round training. We are seeking a passionate, committed Head Coach for our Fall 2025 season to lead a youth baseball or softball team.

Season Details

• Fall Season Duration: August 25, 2025 – November 16, 2025
• Total Length: 12 weeks
• Tournaments: Minimum of 3 weekend tournaments
• Practices: Weekday and Weekend team practices and weekend tournament play

Position Overview

As a Head Coach, you will be responsible for leading team practices, coaching all team tournaments, and assisting in organizational hitting practices. You’ll help shape the player development culture and provide consistent leadership throughout the season. This is a 1099 contract role that may be extended through the winter, spring, and potentially year-round based on performance and team needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all team practices (typically 1–2x/week)
• Attend and coach all weekend tournaments (minimum of 3)
• Assist with team hitting practice sessions throughout the week
• Run additional team practices on non-tournament weekends
• Communicate effectively with players, families, and YouthGold leadership
• Support individual player development through feedback and accountability

Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching youth baseball or softball (required)
• Strong understanding of player development, game strategy, and team management
• Understand the socio-emotional side of youth sports
• Energetic and positive leadership style
• Reliable transportation and weekend availability
• Background check and SafeSport certification (or willingness to obtain)

Compensation & Structure

• Pay: You will be paid via a fixed stipend based on your experience and total seasonal commitment (equivalent to $30–$45/hour).
• Missed Days: Missed practices or tournaments will result in deductions from your stipend.
• Assistant Support: You will work with volunteer parents as assistants, or you may choose to split your stipend with another coach (subject to YouthGold approval).

Schedule

• Weekday team practices (evenings)
• Weekend tournaments (minimum of 3)
• Additional hitting sessions and practices as needed

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training

Schedule:

• After school
• Every weekend

Work Location: In person