What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mets Summer Camp Coach position at Mets Baseball & Softball Camps?
Mets Baseball & Softball Camps Coach/Counselor
Mets Baseball Camps is now hiring Coaches for our summer youth baseball and softball camps throughout the Long Island/Brooklyn and Connecticut 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:
Mets Baseball Camps is now hiring Coaches for our summer youth baseball and softball camps throughout the Long Island/Brooklyn and Connecticut 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 coaches 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 as a NY Mets Baseball & Softball Camps Coach:
- 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 16, 2025 to August 22, 2025
- Be prepared to travel to each site with reliable transportation of your own
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background screening
- NCBA Members, or University Club Baseball experience is a plus
Camp Locations include:
- Fairfield, CT - Tunxis Hill Park
- Pound Ridge, NY - Pound Ridge Park
- Stamford, CT
- Port Chester, NY
- Darien, CT - Darien High School
- Mamaroneck, NY - Rye Neck School
- Hartsdale, NY - Woodlands Middle/High School
- New Canaan, CT - Mead Park
- Southampton, NY - Downs Family Recreational Park
- Huntington, NY - Huntington High School
- Brooklyn, NY - Prospect Park
- Bayside, NY - Crocheron Park
- Elmont, NY - Floral Park
- Hicksville, NY
- Smithtown, NY - Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park
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 MLB Camp Director
- Final decision!
Compensation:
Pay is based on skill level and experience.
Pay is based on skill level and experience.
- Professional Educator: $20.00/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.
- College Student/Recent Graduate:$17.00/hour
- High School Student/Under 18: $16.50/hour
It is Mets Camp’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Mets Camps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Mets Camps prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision making, religion or religious creed, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, height, weight, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, military caregiver status and criminal history (including arrests and records of conviction). All such unlawful discrimination will not be tolerated. Mets Camps is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.
Salary : $17 - $20
