Mets Baseball & Softball Camps Coach/Counselor

Mets Baseball & Softball Camps Coach/Counselor

Mets Baseball Camps is now hiring Coaches for our summer youth baseball and softball camps throughout the tri-state area.

Mets Summer Camps is looking for summer camp coaches in the tri-state area who are energetic, positive, and who love to inspire our youth to make good choices and be accountable for their actions and decisions – all while having a great time! We provide the equipment, training, and curriculum. You provide the leadership that will help our campers have a wonderful learning experience and leave camp with a love of the game, new friends, better baseball/softball skills, and an appreciation for the importance of personal accountability.

We have a number of different positions available for our baseball and softball camps – from Coach to Site Director – and we need a variety of coaching skill levels to enhance the experience for ages 4 through 13.

Check out our website at: mets.com/camps

Perks of the Job

• Work outdoors with young campers and connect with others who have similar interests

• Share knowledge of baseball/softball with campers and enhance their Mets Camps experience

• Make a positive difference in the lives of our youth

• Help young people develop a love of the game and the New York Mets

• Be eligible for free tickets to select New York Mets home games

• Participate in our end-of-summer rally at Citi Field

We are looking for team members who:

• Have experience working with children ages 4-13

• Have experience coaching and/or playing baseball/softball at a high school level or higher

• Have a passion for teaching and providing quality leadership in an engaging and energetic way

• Are able to connect with children both one-on-one and in a group setting

• Lead by example with strong character, integrity, and a positive attitude

• Are dependable and reliable; someone we can count on to be there, no matter what.

• Know how to have a lot of fun!!

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe camp environment for all campers

• Manage and motivate campers to have fun each day of camp

• Execute New York Mets Baseball Camps Curriculum daily, under the direction of the Site Director

• Provide feedback and suggestions during drills and games

• Highlight teachable moments for campers to learn and grow from

• Work together with other team members from various backgrounds to uphold the Mets Baseball Camps stellar reputation

Qualifications for all coaching positions:

• Be prepared to make a commitment Monday-Friday for approximately eight hours per day, preferably for a minimum 3-5 week commitment

  • Mets Baseball & Softball Camps run every week from June 15, 2026 to August 21, 2026

• Be prepared to travel to each site with reliable transportation of your own

• Be able to pass a comprehensive background screening

Camp Locations include:

• Fairfield, CT

• Westport, CT

• Stamford, CT

• Pleasantville, NY

• Darien, CT

• Mamaroneck, NY

• Hartsdale, NY

• New Canaan, CT

• Manhattan, NY

• Huntington, NY

• Brooklyn, NY

• Bayside, NY

• Elmont, NY

• Stony Brook, NY

• Smithtown, NY

• Rye, NY

• West Windsor, NJ

• North Caldwell, NJ

• Millburn, NJ

Our Interview Process:

After your application is submitted, here is what you can expect next:

• Receive an invitation to complete a one-way interview

• Complete a 15 minute virtual interview with our recruiter

• Final decision!

Compensation:

Pay is based on skill level and experience.

• Professional Educator: $23.00/hour – Please note you must have at least 1 school year of paid teaching experience and/or provide proof of teaching certification in order to be eligible for this hourly wage.

• Coach: $19.00/hour – Please note you must have at least 2 years of professional coaching experience in baseball or softball or another sport

• College Student/Recent Graduate:$17.25/hour