Overview
Youth Baseball Assistant Coach / Instructor – Full-time Jobs in New York, NY at New York Empire Baseball
NEW YORK EMPIRE BASEBALL
New York Empire Baseball is a unique & special place to coach, instruct, train, and play. We’re a baseball organization that focuses on training, preparing, motivating, and inspiring young ballplayers of all ages and skill levels. We have a very special culture, and a reputation that we build and protect everyday. In addition to being inspiring instructors, we are on the cutting edge of science and technology in sports instruction. You can learn more about us by visiting www.newyorkempirebaseball.org.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Assistant Coaches are foundational members of the New York Empire Baseball coaching team, responsible for providing high-quality instruction and supporting program execution across after-school programs, camps, club league games, training classes, and travel team practices, training, and games. Assistant Coaches model New York Empire Baseball’s values on- and off-the-field, create a positive, engaging, and inspiring experience for our players and families, and consistently execute training plans developed by our program and team leadership. Our Coaches have the most important responsibilities in our Organization – to inform, instruct, inspire, prepare, and motivate our ballplayers on-the-field and in our world class, high-tech indoor facility, The Arena.
This role is ideal for coaches who are passionate about teaching, eager to learn New York Empire Baseball’s methods, and developing toward greater leadership responsibility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Deliver high-quality instruction that aligns with New York Empire Baseball’s methods, models, and developmental philosophy, and supports long-term athletic development.
· Support Lead and Senior/Head Coaches during classes, practices, programs, and games.
· Prepare for and execute assigned sessions, practices, and programs with discipline, organization, and meticulous attention to detail (in roles that include field support, dugout management, player management, and other on-field and off-the-field coaching and organizational responsibilities).
· Maintain a safe, positive, and professional, and inspiring environment for players, families, and staff at all times.
· Always communicate respectfully, clearly, and inspirationally with players and parents.
· Engage in required training, preparation, and development activities (including our online training system, videos, meetings, and shadowing/mentorship).
· Maintain equipment, facilities, and professional standards at all times.
EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
· Consistently prepared and early for all assigned sessions / schedules.
· Demonstrates strong communication, energy, and engagement with young athletes.
· Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
· Executes training and program plans with discipline and attention to detail.
· Represents New York Empire Baseball culture, values, and standards in every interaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Passion for baseball instruction, training, and development.
· Strong ability to communicate positively with and inspire young athletes.
· Coachable mindset, intellectual curiosity, and high self-motivation.
· Willingness to learn and adopt New York Empire Baseball’s methods and models.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job Type: Full time
Benefits: Compensation is commensurate with experience and expertise. Our benefits include a Company retirement plan with matching contributions and Transit Benefits. Benefits include:
– PTO
– Medical / Dental / Vision Plans with Company Contributions
– 401K Plan with Match
– Transportation FSA Accounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10023 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10023: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Youth Baseball Assistant Coach / Instructor – Full-time
Company: New York Empire Baseball
Location: New York, NY
