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Summer Job for Teachers – Baseball & Softball Educator (23hr)


Job Location:

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mets Baseball & Softball Camps Summer 2026

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

Calling Certified Teachers with a Love for the Game

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 512 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.

Position Overview: Professional Educator Baseball & Softball

As a Professional Educator at Mets Camps you will:

  • Teach and reinforce core baseball/softball fundamentals

  • Lead age-appropriate skill development drills for campers ages 512

  • 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.

Compensation

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.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking educators who:

  • Have experience teaching children ages 512

  • Are confident demonstrating and correcting fundamental baseball or softball skills

  • Maintain strong classroom management in an outdoor setting

  • Lead with enthusiasm structure and accountabilityAre dependable and professional

Ideal backgrounds include:

  • Elementary Teachers

  • Physical Education Teachers

  • After School Program Leaders

  • 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

Schedule & Commitment
  • MondayFriday (no weekends)

  • Approximately 8-hour camp days

  • 35 week minimum commitment preferred

  • Camps run weekly from June 15 August 21 2026

  • Reliable transportation required

Camp Locations

Connecticut: Fairfield Westport Stamford Darien New Canaan

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

New Jersey: West Windsor North Caldwell Millburn

Why Teachers Love This Role
  • Competitive summer income

  • 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

Interview Process
  1. One-way video interview

  2. 15-minute virtual interview

  3. Hiring decision


Required Experience:

IC