Part-Time
Youth Academy Coach
Texas Rangers
Professional baseball team in Texas
Compensation Overview
$17/hr
Dallas, TX, USA
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- The minimum age requirement is 18.
- Must have baseball experience from playing baseball or softball through the collegiate level, or from serving as a high school-level or college-level baseball coach.
- Must be available to work evenings.
- Teach, coach, and instruct baseball skills and positive values according to the camp curriculum and as an extension of the Texas Rangers.
- Demonstrate baseball skills and positive values for youth participants.
- Model professionalism in appearance, customer service, and coaching behavior.
- Supervise and motivate players ages 6-18.
- Evaluate players' baseball and softball skills and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Conduct one-on-one and group instruction.
- Assist with programming for the Academy and help plan camp agendas.
- Assist the on-site director with instruction, camp setup and cleanup, check-in, customer service, and officiating.
- 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.
- Exhibit good judgment and maintain appropriate behavior with clientele.
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, and rain for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Must submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Texas Rangers are a Major League Baseball team that plays professional baseball in the U.S. and Canada as part of a 30-team league. They compete in the MLB season, playing games at their home stadium and during the year, both locally and on national broadcasts. The team earns revenue from ticket sales, local and national media rights, sponsorships, and merchandise, as part of MLB’s franchise model where teams operate as independent franchises within a joint venture. Games are funded by league-wide broadcasting deals and local ticket sales, with sponsorships and merchandise adding further income. The goal of the team is to win games and advance in the MLB playoffs, ultimately aiming for a World Series title, while engaging and growing its fan base through community presence and entertainment value.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.6B
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 home-heavy slate gives Texas 15 of 24 games at Globe Life Field.
- Rangers own a .581 home record since 2023, third-best in the American League.
- 2026 promotions include a club-record 16 bobbleheads and marquee sponsors Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch.
What critics are saying
- Nathan Eovaldi, Josh Jung, and Jack Leiter remain sidelined during the September 2026 push.
- Prospect Caden Scarborough is shut down 4-6 weeks with a right elbow strain.
- Missing October after 2023’s title would crush attendance, sponsorship leverage, and fan momentum.
What makes Texas Rangers unique
- Globe Life Field’s retractable roof stabilizes gameplay and event revenue in Dallas weather.
- Rangers Sports Network and Victory+ expand direct fan distribution beyond traditional cable.
- Texas Live!, promotions, and 38 2026 theme nights monetize Arlington gamedays.
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