YBA Baseball & Softball Coordinator; Part Time

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy is the programmatic arm of Washington Nationals Philanthropies. The Academy is a year‑round educational and athletic facility with a mission of using baseball and softball as vehicles to foster positive character development, academic achievement, and improved health among under‑resourced Washington, D.C., youth. We are looking for a Baseball/Softball Coordinator to manage and optimize the various systems needed to execute this vision.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Academy Programs, the Baseball/Softball Coordinator is primarily responsible for the development and effective implementation of Academy baseball/softball programs and curricula by providing baseball/softball direction on the field and daily practice planning. In addition to on‑field responsibilities, this position will provide support and oversight during mentoring time, enrichment, gathering time, and other activities, as requested. The Baseball/Softball Coordinator will also oversee and manage college/high‑school‑aged volunteers and mealtime.

The Baseball/Softball Coordinator should be well‑versed in youth development and the importance of growing social and emotional skills. Lastly, the Baseball/Softball Coordinator must have the ability to manage behavioral challenges posed by Scholar Athletes through mediation and restorative practices.

During the school year, the Baseball/Softball Coordinator is expected to be at the Academy for planning meetings, community clinics, and after‑school programming during the following schedule:
Mondays 4:00‑8:00 pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 2:00‑8:00 pm. During the summer months when schools are out of session, the coordinator is expected to be at the full‑day program Monday through Friday, 8:00 am‑4:00 pm. This position will also be expected to attend field trips, a variety of evening and weekend activities, as well as mandatory training and professional development programs provided by the Academy.

• Attend and actively participate in daily planning meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Effectively plan practices and team‑building games, lead on‑field instruction, and administer athletic assessments.
• Provide support and/or leadership during mentoring time, enrichment, mealtime, gathering time, field trips, and rainy‑day/cold‑weather activities.
• Support the maintenance of equipment and other supplies.
• Support and oversee transitions of Scholar Athletes to and from the classrooms/fields.
• Build authentic relationships with Scholar Athletes to help manage their positive youth development.
• Manage volunteers and volunteer coaches with respect to on‑field instruction or enrichment/mentoring activities.
• Participate in and provide effective oversight of Scholar Athletes during field‑trips and transportation to and from the Academy.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the appropriate YBA Classroom Coordinator and other program staff for daily logistics.
• Support the Academy’s YBA PLAY community clinics on Mondays.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with at‑risk youth.
• Minimum of 1 year of youth development experience.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

• Commitment to working with youth and families in an under‑resourced community and belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Commitment to achieving the articulated objectives of the Academy for Scholar Athletes, staff, and the community at large.
• Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to be prepared and organized for every program day.
• Basic knowledge of baseball/softball rules with some coaching experience—deep knowledge and experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability during specified hours as described.

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and exposure to inclement weather of varying degrees; requires standing for long periods,…