Lead Softball Coach & Director | Mets Camps | Brooklyn, NY ($25/hour) in Brooklyn, New York at NY Mets Camps

Lead Softball Coach & Director | Mets Camps | Brooklyn, NY ($25/hour)

Lead and Coach at Mets Camps

Mets Baseball & Softball Camps is hiring one Lead Softball Coach & Camp Director to oversee and coach our softball program during our August 1721, 2026 camp session at Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

This is a hands-on leadership position designed for an experienced collegiate softball player, softball coach, teacher, or youth sports leader who enjoys coaching on the field while leading a team of coaches.

You'll spend your days teaching softball, mentoring campers, supporting staff, and ensuring the softball program runs smoothly from the first pitch to the final game.

Camp Session & Compensation

Prospect Park Brooklyn, NY

August 1721, 2026

• $25.00 per hour
  
• Approximately 8-hour camp days
• MondayFriday

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Lead the softball program for a nationally recognized Mets Camps location
• Coach campers every day while mentoring fellow coaches
• Work outdoors in beautiful Prospect Park
• Build leadership and program management experience
• Help develop the next generation of softball players
• MondayFriday schedule with no nights or weekends
• Join a team passionate about youth sports and player development

This Position Is Perfect For

We encourage applications from:

• Current or former collegiate softball players
• High school, travel ball, or club softball coaches
• Teachers and physical education teachers
• Former collegiate athletes interested in coaching
• Recreation professionals
• Former camp directors or lead counselors
• Experienced youth sports coaches looking to take the next step into leadership

Leadership & Coaching Responsibilities

• Lead the softball program for campers ages 413
• Actively coach campers through drills, games, and daily instruction
• Teach softball fundamentals including hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, and game strategy
• Supervise, mentor, and support fellow softball coaches throughout the week
• Help organize daily schedules, rotations, and softball activities
• Ensure campers receive a safe, engaging, and positive experience
• Partner with the Site Director to ensure camp operations run smoothly
• Communicate professionally with campers, parents, and staff
• Uphold the high standards and culture of Mets Baseball & Softball Camps

Qualifications

• Collegiate softball playing experience strongly preferred
• Previous experience coaching youth softball required
• Experience leading staff, teams, or youth programs preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Positive, dependable, and energetic
• Ability to work outdoors throughout the camp day
• Reliable transportation to Prospect Park
• Ability to pass a background check

Apply Today

If you're an experienced softball coach who enjoys both leading a team and coaching young athletes, we'd love to hear from you.

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Mets Baseball & Softball Camps is an equal opportunity employer.