Youth Academy Coach
About the job
- Ability to throw batting practice from a distance of 40 feet.
- Ability to throw front toss from a distance of 20 feet.
- Ability to hit fungo to the infield and outfield.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Coaches must exercise good judgment and maintain appropriate behavior with clientele.
- Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Must be able to work outdoors in heat, cold, and rain for extended periods.
- Must be available to work evenings.
- A resume demonstrating baseball or softball qualifications is required for consideration.
- Teach, coach, instruct, and demonstrate baseball and softball skills and positive values according to the camp curriculum and as an extension of the Texas Rangers.
- Model professionalism in appearance, customer service, and coaching behavior.
- Supervise and motivate players ages 7–18, evaluate their baseball or softball skills, provide constructive feedback for improvement, and help identify players for additional opportunities.
- Assist the on-site camp director with special appearances, camp setup and registration, customer service, officiating, and other assigned duties.
- Conduct individual and group instruction, assist with developing ideas for camps and clinics, and provide routine feedback on camps and clinics.
- Assist with in-game coaching.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Collegiate-level baseball or softball playing experience, or experience coaching baseball or softball at the high school or college level.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills.
About the company
Minnesota Twins compete in Major League Baseball as Minnesota’s resident MLB franchise in the American League Central. They generate revenue from ticket sales, in-stadium concessions, merchandise, and both local and national broadcasting rights, plus MLB revenue sharing. Their product is a season of baseball games and fan experiences delivered through live games at the ballpark, TV broadcasts, and team merchandise. The team differentiates itself through its history, local fan base, and diversified revenue streams, with a goal of fielding a competitive team, attracting fans, and achieving sustainable profitability by growing attendance, media exposure, and merchandise sales.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.6B
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- - Texas Rangers acquired MacKenzie Gore on January 22, strengthening the rotation immediately.
- - Rangers Sports Network now broadcasts 148 games, creating larger direct-to-consumer leverage.
- - September 9, 2026 win over Seattle showed enough offense to chase a playoff berth.
What critics are saying
- - MacKenzie Gore cost five prospects on January 22, 2026, thinning near-term farm depth.
- - Josh Jung, Nathan Eovaldi, Jack Leiter, and Kyle Higashioka remain injured in September 2026.
- - If the 2026 postseason miss continues, attendance and RSN pricing power weaken quickly.
What makes Texas Rangers unique
- - Rangers Sports Network gives Texas Rangers direct control over local media revenue.
- - Globe Life Field and mixed cable, streaming, over-the-air distribution widen fan access.
- - Ray Davis's ownership kept continuity while Cade Cunningham joined in February 2026.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours