About The St. James: The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high-performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.

Our People & Culture: At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences—experiences that engage, inspire, and delight—depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action-oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Role Summary:

We’re hiring a kid-first T-Ball Coach who can teach foundational movement and sport skills in a fun, structured, and confidence-building environment. Our ideal candidate has early developmental education experience (e.g., elementary PE teacher, early childhood educator, youth enrichment coach) and is comfortable coaching while parents observe close-by.

This role requires strong communication: clear expectations, organized practice flow, and proactive schedule updates well before changes occur.

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching & Player Experience

• Lead age-appropriate T-Ball sessions that prioritize fun, safety, inclusion, and fundamentals.
• Teach and reinforce basic sport skills:
  • Running mechanics, balance, coordination, jumping/landing
  • Throwing/catching basics (soft hands, ready position, tracking)
  • Hitting basics (stance, grip, swing path) using tees and safe progressions
  • Field awareness (where to go, how to listen/respond, simple game concepts)
• Use short stations, high reps, and simple cues to keep players engaged.
• Manage transitions and attention spans with positive routines (warm-up, station rotations, water breaks, closing circle).

Parent Communication & Professionalism (non-negotiable)

• Communicate schedule details and expectations clearly at the start of the session.
• Provide timely updates on:
  • Weather-related changes
  • Facility or field updates
  • Practice plan adjustments
  • Any time/location changes (communicated well in advance whenever possible)
• Maintain calm, professional presence and coaching quality under constant parent observation.
• Address parent questions respectfully and consistently; escalate issues appropriately when needed.

Safety, Supervision, and Risk Management

• Create a safe environment: spacing, bat control, clear boundaries, and age-appropriate equipment.
• Enforce safety rules (batting area control, helmets, throwing lanes).
• Take attendance and maintain headcount.
• Report any injuries or incidents promptly to program leadership.

Administrative Basics

• Arrive early for setup and stay after for cleanup.
• Coordinate with staff/assistants (if provided) and delegate clearly.
• Follow program curriculum, daily run-of-show, and facility policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with children ages ~3–6 in a structured setting (sports, PE, camp, classroom, childcare, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage a group with positive behavior support (clear expectations, quick redirection, encouragement).
• Strong verbal communication skills with both kids and adults.
• Reliable, punctual, and prepared.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary PE teacher, early childhood educator, child development background, or equivalent youth coaching experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before session start).
• Prior baseball/softball playing or coaching background (helpful, not required if kid-management is strong).

What We’re Looking For:

• Kid-first energy: patient, upbeat, encouraging, emotionally steady.
• Structure + fun: can keep practice moving with simple stations and games.
• Parent-facing professionalism: confident communicator; no surprises.
• Adaptability: adjusts quickly to weather, space constraints, mixed skill levels.
• Safety mindset: organized spacing, clear rules, constant awareness.

Working conditions & physical requirements:

• Ability to be active for the full session: standing, walking, demonstrating movements, light throwing/hitting demos.
• Ability to lift/carry typical youth sports gear (cones, tees, balls, nets).
• Indoor/outdoor environment depending on facility and weather.

Nice-to-have: what “great” looks like in this role:

• Kids leave smiling, engaged, and proud of small wins.
• Parents feel informed and confident because communication is consistent and proactive.
• Sessions run on time with smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
• Fundamentals improve through repetition—without the vibe turning rigid or stressful.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.