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Assistant Baseball Coach - HS

Police Athletic League

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
After School Programs, Baseball, Coaching, Communication Skills, Futures, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Primary School, Problem Solving Skills, Secondary School, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

About the Organization:

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 Assistant Baseball League Coach supports the Head Coach in delivering a high-quality high school baseball program. This role assists with practices, games, and team activities while mentoring adolescent players and promoting teamwork, skill development, and good sportsmanship in a positive, inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with middle school-aged youth, understands the fundamentals of baseball, and is eager to support player development and team success.

Pay & Commitment:

  • $18.00 per hour.
  • Availability to work consistently for the full 21-week season
  • 4-hour shifts, 2 days per week
Where: Armory Center - Police Athletic League, Inc.

Core Responsibilities

Coaching Support & Player Development
  • Assist the Head Coach during practices and games
  • Support instruction of baseball fundamentals and skill development
  • Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement to players
  • Model appropriate behavior, teamwork, and sportsmanship
Team & Program Support
  • Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful team environment
  • Supervise players during drills, transitions, and downtime
  • Assist with setup, breakdown, and care of equipment
  • Communicate observations or concerns to the Head Coach
Safety & Operations
  • Follow program policies and safety guidelines
  • Support participant supervision and on-field organization
  • Address minor issues appropriately and escalate as needed
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in coaching high school baseball
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage groups of adolescents in an active setting
  • Commitment to youth development, inclusion, and positive behavior management
Skills Needed:
  • Possess a desire to work directly with children.
  • Open to feedback with a desire to grow professionally.
  • Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient, and actively engaged.
  • Able to follow directions and adhere to all policies and procedures.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to engage in program activities in an active outdoor or indoor environment
  • Ability to move about the field or facility as needed to support participants and program operations
  • Ability to handle and manage baseball equipment with or without reasonable accommodation

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.

About the Company

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Police Athletic League

The Police Athletic League of New York City, also known as PAL, is the best friend a kid can have! With the support of committed staff and dedicated NYPD officers, more than 35,000 young people have access to fun-filled academic adventures, sports, arts, job training, and mentorships in underserved neighborhoods throughout New York City.

At 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. You will use your skills and experience to earn opportunities to grow and develop and do it all in a culture that values collaboration, initiative, and results.

We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations

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