What are the responsibilities and job description for the Padres Baseball Camps Director position at Padres Baseball & Softball Camps?
Padres Baseball & Softball Camps Director
Padres Baseball Camps is now hiring a Site Director for our summer youth baseball and softball camps throughout San Diego County.
Padres Summer Camps is looking for a Site Director in San Diego County who is 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: www.padres.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 Padres Camps experience
- Make a positive difference in the lives of our youth
- Help young people develop a love of the game and the San Diego Padres
- Be eligible for free tickets to select San Diego Padres home games
- Participate in our end-of-summer rally at Petco Park
We are looking a Site Director who:
- Is an experienced leader, self-starter, and excellent communicator
- Is passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of children, families, coaches, and the local community
- Has experience working with children ages 4-13
- Has experience coaching and/or playing baseball/softball at a high school level or higher
- Has a passion for teaching and providing quality leadership in an engaging and energetic way
- Is able to connect with children both one-on-one and in a group setting
- Is acutely aware of both physical and emotional safety, coupled with the ability to problem-solve in real time
- Leads by example with strong character, integrity, and a positive attitude
- Is dependable and reliable; someone we can count on to be there, no matter what.
- Thrives on providing candid feedback to his or her team members, helping them grow both personally and professionally
- Knows 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 San Diego Padres Baseball Camps Curriculum daily, under the direction of the Site Director
- Provide feedback and suggestions during drills and games
- Highlight teachable moments for campers and coaches to learn and grow from
- Work together with other team members from various backgrounds to uphold the Padres Baseball Camps stellar reputation
Qualifications for the Site Director position:
- Be prepared to make a 10 week commitment Monday-Friday for approximately eight hours per day
- Padres Baseball & Softball Camps run every week from June 9, 2025 to August 15, 2025
- Be prepared to travel to each site with reliable transportation of your own
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background screening
- Be a polished professional with demonstrated leadership ability
- At times be responsible for driving a rented cargo van & having a safe space to park it (Padres Baseball & Softball Camps covers the cost of fuel for the van associated with work/camp use only.)
- At a minimum, you must be familiar with the basic fundamentals of baseball
- Has at least one year of experience managing a group of people
- Be ready to have fun and not take yourself too seriously
Camp Locations include:
- La Jolla
- 4S Ranch
- North Park
- Encinitas
- San Carlos
- Chula Vista
- Poway
- Point Loma
- Rancho Bernardo
- La Costa
- Coronado
- Del Mar
- Santee
- Carlsbad
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 Padres Camps MLB Camps Director
- Complete a 20 minute virtual interview with our Executive Director
- Final decision!
Compensation:
Pay is based on skill level and experience. The weekly range for this position is $1,320 to $1,500 per week.
Salary : $1,320 - $1,500