If you are an enthusiastic, dynamic, creative, and responsible individual who loves kids and baseball, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The ideal candidate will begin in August.

Why Join us?
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with children and want to grow their skills in early childhood education, child development, education, psychology, physical therapy, athletics or coaching. We are the country’s most popular youth baseball program for children ages 3 to 10 and offer classes year-round.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has prior experience working with children (as a sports coach, teacher, camp, counselor, or leader).
• Is passionate about helping kids grow through fun and engaging activities.
• Wants to gain real-world experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• You’ll be given access to prewritten lesson plans and instructional videos so you can focus on what truly matters: Building kids’ social skills, teaching them fundamentals, and having a blast!
• Work 10–15 hours per week.
• Earn competitive pay ranging from $25–$35 per session after completing on-field training.
• Gain experience in a structured coaching environment with regular feedback and training.
• Access ongoing professional development through our Little Rookies Coaching Manual.
• The ideal candidate will start in August with the beginning of the school year.

Coach Responsibility:

• Plan and conduct engaging baseball practices for preschool-aged children, focusing on fundamental skills and Teamwork.
• Teach essential physical education concepts while ensuring a fun and safe environment.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance their skills.
• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging participation and teamwork among all children.
• Collaborate with other staff to integrate sports activities into the overall early childhood education curriculum.

• Use individual attention to help every child succeed.
• Create a stress-free, non-competitive environment where learning is fun.
• Encourage and celebrate kids’ achievements with positive reinforcement.
• Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and are open to feedback.

About the Company:
Youth Athletes United was created to provide the best programming and service in the market for youth sports, starting with their first sports experience. Our goal is to provide an experience where every child is an athlete and capable of being something special. The long-term impact will allow us to create healthy habits at a young age, teach life skills, and increase youth activity across the board.

Our History:
Little Rookies has been in the youth baseball business for over 22 years and has been recognized as the largest operating program in the US.

Schedule:

We are seeking candidates with availability primarily during Saturdays morning, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and/or weekdays afternoon, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM, for a few weekdays per week. Furthermore, occasional shifts may be available on weekday or Saturday mornings to support camps, baseball club partnerships, and other special events as needed.

Location:

Classes are held across schools, pre-schools, parks, and recreational centers across Cedar Park, NW Austin and surrounding areas. Depending on the location of the coach's primary residence they may be required to travel up to 20-30 min to get to a class location with additional travel compensation.

Required soft skills and professional skills:

• Being physically active, punctual, and organized is part of life.
• Ability to work with kids ranging from 3-10 years old independently.
• Demonstrates a history of integrity, doing what is right even when nobody is looking.

• Opportunities to grow as a Head and Coach Manager Position.

• Paid Internship.
• Opportunities to work full-time.
• Coach referral program from $100 up to $200 for every coach you recommend.
• Sponsored sports and first aid certifications.
• Free programming for family and discounts for friends.

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• Paid training opportunities
• Professional development opportunities