Teachers – Baseball & Softball Educator | Ages 5

Summer Job for Teachers – Baseball & Softball Educator ($23/hr) | Ages 5–12 Address Commack, NY, 11725, US Compensation $23.00/hour

Job Description

Mets Baseball & Softball Camps | Summer 2026

NY, CT & NJ Locations | June 15 – August 21, 2026 | Weekdays Only

Are you a certified teacher or professional educator who understands the fundamentals of baseball or softball and enjoys working with elementary‑aged students?

Mets Baseball & Softball Camps is hiring Professional Educators to lead campers ages 5–12 in structured, skills‑based baseball and softball instruction throughout the tri‑state area.

This role is ideal for teachers who:

• Have classroom experience AND feel confident teaching baseball or softball fundamentals
• Enjoy active, outdoor learning environments
• Want a structured, weekday‑only summer position

This is not a general camp counselor role. We are specifically seeking educators who can combine strong classroom management with fundamental sports instruction.

As a Professional Educator at Mets Camps, you will:

• Teach and reinforce core baseball/softball fundamentals
• Execute our structured Mets Camps curriculum with consistency and energy
• Create a safe, positive, and accountable camp environment
• Identify teachable moments during drills and games
• Work collaboratively with Site Directors and coaching staff

We provide curriculum, equipment, and training. You bring the teaching expertise.

Professional Educator Rate: $23.00/hour

To qualify for this rate, candidates must:

• Have at least 1 full school year of paid teaching experience
• Provide proof of teaching certification (preferred but not required if equivalent experience proof can be provided)
• Additional coaching roles available at different rates.

We are seeking educators who:

• Have experience teaching children ages 5–12
• Are confident demonstrating and correcting fundamental baseball or softball skills
• Maintain strong classroom management in an outdoor setting
• Lead with enthusiasm, structure, and accountability
• Are dependable and professional

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Elementary Teachers
• Physical Education Teachers
• Health & Wellness Educators
• Special Education Teachers
• Teachers who have played or coached baseball/softball at a high school level or above
• Educators with youth sports coaching experience

Approximately 8-hour camp days

3–5 week minimum commitment preferred

Camps run weekly from June 15 – August 21, 2026

Reliable transportation required

• New York:
  Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bayside, Elmont, Stony Brook, Smithtown, Huntington, Rye, Pleasantville, Mamaroneck, Hartsdale

• Structured curriculum (no lesson planning required)
• Help young athletes grow their confidence, character, and love of the game
• Free tickets to select Mets home games
• End‑of‑summer rally at Citi Field
• Supportive, team‑oriented environment

15-minute virtual interview