COACH COUNSELOR-Full time

Mets Baseball & Softball Camps Coach/Counselor (Manhattan – Manhattan) NY Mets Camps

Address: New York, NY, 10029, US

Compensation: $17.00 - $23.00/hour

Schedule: Full time

Job Type: Temporary

Mets Baseball & Softball Camps Coach/Counselor

Mets Summer Camps is hiring Coach for our summer youth baseball and softball camps throughout the tri‑state area. We are looking for coaches 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.

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 team members 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:

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 15, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Be prepared to travel to each site with reliable transportation of your own

Be able to pass a comprehensive background screening

Camp Locations include:

Westport, CT

Stamford, CT

Pleasantville, NY

Mamaroneck, NY

Hartsdale, NY

Manhattan, NY

Huntington, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Bayside, NY

Elmont, NY

Smithtown, NY

Rye, NY

West Windsor, NJ

North Caldwell, NJ

Millburn, NJ

Compensation:

Pay is based on skill level and experience.

Professional Educator: $23.00/hour – must have at least one school year of paid teaching experience and/or provide proof of teaching certification in order to be eligible for this hourly wage.

Coach: $19.00/hour – must have at least two years of professional coaching experience in baseball or softball or another sport.

College Student/Recent Graduate: $17.25/hour

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