Youth Development Coach – Softball/Baseball

Job Title: Youth Development Coach – Softball/Baseball

Job Summary: We’re looking for a passionate, energetic Youth Development Coach to deliver age-appropriate softball/baseball instruction across key skill areas—hitting, pitching, catching, infield, and outfield—with an emphasis on teaching introductory skills to beginners. This role involves working with youth through clinics, recreational leagues, and local school-based programs. Daytime availability is essential, as many sessions occur during school hours or immediately after school. This role will work around 20 hours per week.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Deliver a pre-designed curriculum focused on softball/baseball fundamentals and progressive skill development

Teach introductory and fundamental skills including mechanics, strategy, and sportsmanship—while encouraging fun, effort, and a willingness to try new things

Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for players of all abilities

Lead and maintain structure in skill-specific stations (e.g., hitting, pitching, infield, etc.) during clinics and practices

Offer clear, supportive feedback to help youth improve their skills and build confidence

Be punctual and consistent, ensuring sessions start and end on time

Work collaboratively with other coaches, school staff, and program leaders

Assist with setup and takedown of equipment, and maintain a safe, age-appropriate training environment

Represents the Kansas City Royals in a professional manner at all times

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

Demonstrated youth development experience preferred.

Experience & knowledge of working with youth baseball and/or softball programs preferred.

Ability to lead a group of children by giving instruction in field settings.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

Possess very high degree of discretion and professionalism.

Professional image and demeanor.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills

Organized, dependable, and committed to showing up on time

Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid, SafeSport, and/or MLB certifications; background check required

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift items weighing as much as 30 pounds

Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times

Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a Part-Time, Non-Exempt opportunity that is not eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. The schedule for this position is dependent on our team schedule and is subject to change.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at humanresources@royals.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.