Position Overview
Crown Sports Incorporated is seeking an experienced, energetic, and player-focused Assistant Travel Baseball Coach to join our 16U travel baseball program. This position is ideal for a former collegiate or professional player, or an experienced travel or high school coach, who is passionate about developing competitive athletes.
The Assistant Coach will work alongside the Head Coach to conduct practices, prepare athletes for tournament competition, provide position-specific instruction, and help create a culture centered on accountability, player development, and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and conducting weekly team practices and player development sessions.
- Teach advanced baseball fundamentals including hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, baserunning, and game strategy.
- Provide position-specific instruction designed to prepare athletes for high school varsity baseball and collegiate recruiting opportunities.
- Evaluate player performance and provide individualized feedback and development plans.
- Assist with game management during tournaments, including defensive positioning, offensive strategy, and player substitutions.
- Promote proper throwing programs, arm care, conditioning, and injury prevention.
- Foster a competitive, disciplined, and positive team culture.
- Build meaningful relationships with players and families through professional communication and mentorship.
- Assist with player evaluations, tryouts, recruiting, camps, and organizational events.
- Represent Crown Sports Incorporated with professionalism and integrity both on and off the field.
Qualifications
- Previous coaching experience in travel baseball, showcase baseball, high school baseball, or collegiate athletics preferred.
- Collegiate or professional playing experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of baseball fundamentals, player development, and game strategy.
- Ability to coach athletes ages 14–16 in a competitive travel baseball environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Positive attitude with a passion for teaching and mentoring young athletes.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a professional standard.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
Schedule & Commitment
- Evening practices during the week.
- Weekend tournament availability required.
- Seasonal commitment throughout the Fall and/or Summer travel baseball season.
- Additional opportunities to assist with camps, clinics, showcases, and organizational events.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to coach highly motivated athletes competing at a high level.
- Competitive coaching compensation based on experience.
- Professional growth within an expanding travel baseball organization.
- Collaborative coaching environment with experienced former collegiate and professional players.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on athletes pursuing high school and collegiate baseball opportunities.
About Crown Sports Incorporated
Crown Sports Incorporated is committed to developing elite baseball players through high-level instruction, competitive tournament play, and character development. Our mission is to prepare athletes for success at the high school, collegiate, and beyond by providing exceptional coaching, a professional environment, and a culture built on discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for coaches who share our commitment to excellence and have a passion for helping young athletes maximize their potential on and off the field.