2025 Royals RBI Volunteer Coaches Baseball/Softball/Tball · Any Novice
- Group Fees
- Free
- Individual Fees
- Free
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Summer Recreation Baseball/Softball League Coach
A summer recreation baseball/Softball league coach is a volunteer who dedicates their time and energy to teaching young athletes the fundamentals of baseball/Softball, fostering teamwork, and promoting sportsmanship. This role is crucial in providing a positive and enjoyable experience for children during the summer months.
Requirements:
- Passion for Baseball/Softball: A genuine love for the sport and a desire to share that enthusiasm with young players.
- Basic Baseball/Softball Knowledge: Understanding of the fundamental rules and strategies of baseball/Softball is a plus but not necessary. We have a training system in place to coach up our coaches to help them become more knowledgeable of the basic fundamentals that will help prepare the young athlete for the next age division.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with players, parents, and other coaches.
- Positive Attitude: A positive and encouraging demeanor to create a fun and supportive environment.
- Time Commitment: Willingness to dedicate time to practices, games, and team meetings.
- Background Check: Successful completion of a background check to ensure the safety of the children. This is an MLB requirement.
- Completion of SLU: Sexual Abuse Training
- First Aid/CPR Certification (Optional): While not always required, having this certification can be beneficial in case of emergencies. Highly recommended.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and Organizing: Developing practice plans, keeping on task with scheduled games, and coordinating team activities.
- Coaching and Instruction: Teaching fundamental skills, such as hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing and base running. Which is taught at the coach's clinics.
- Attend Coach's Clinics: Enhances coaching knowledge, fosters professional development, and provides opportunities to network with fellow coaches, ultimately leading to improved player performance and a more rewarding coaching experience.
- Team Management: Managing team rosters, equipment, and uniforms.
- Player Development: Encouraging player development and providing constructive feedback.
- Promoting Sportsmanship: Instilling positive values, such as fair play, respect, and teamwork.
- Parent Communication: Maintaining open communication with parents about team activities, player performance, and expectations.
By fulfilling these requirements and responsibilities, a summer recreation baseball/softball league coach can make a significant impact on the lives of young athletes, helping them develop their skills, build self-confidence, and create lasting memories.
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