Pitching Coach

About Us

We are a well-established baseball training facility and youth baseball/Softball organization serving athletes in the Gig Harbor area. Our facility is dedicated to helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, athleticism, and love for the game.

We are looking for an energetic, knowledgeable Baseball Pitching Coach to provide pitching instruction to youth and developing baseball players of various ages and skill levels.

This is a great opportunity for a former college pitcher who wants to work in a positive, high-energy baseball environment.

Responsibilities

• Baseball Pitching Coach to provide pitching instruction to youth and developing baseball players of various ages and skill levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide individual pitching lessons and small-group training sessions.
• Teach proper pitching mechanics, balance, arm action, delivery, and follow-through.
• Help athletes improve pitching velocity, command, accuracy, and consistency.
• Emphasize arm care, safe throwing practices, workload management, and injury prevention.
• Evaluate player strengths and areas for improvement and develop individualized training plans.
• Help athletes build confidence, discipline, and a strong understanding of the mental side of pitching.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and encouraging training environment.
• Communicate effectively with players and parents regarding development and training goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training area.

Qualifications

• Previous baseball pitching experience at the high school, collegiate, professional, or competitive club level preferred.
• Previous coaching or pitching instruction experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of pitching mechanics, arm health, and athlete development.
• Ability to teach and communicate effectively with youth athletes.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to helping players improve.
• Passion for baseball and a desire to positively impact young athletes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Previous baseball pitching experience at the high school, collegiate, professional, or competitive club level preferred.
• Previous coaching or pitching instruction experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of pitching mechanics, arm health, and athlete development.
• Ability to teach and communicate effectively with youth athletes.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to helping players improve.
• Passion for baseball and a desire to positively impact young athletes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Schedule and Compensation

• Flexible scheduling based on coach availability and lesson demand.
• Part-time opportunity with the potential to build a consistent client base.
• Compensation based on experience and the agreed-upon coaching arrangement.

Why Join Harbor Hits?

• Built-in Clientele Potential: Shockwave Baseball Club practices out of Harbor Hits, with multiple teams training at the facility. This creates excellent opportunities to connect with players and families and build a consistent pitching lesson clientele.
• Established Baseball Community: Become part of a local baseball community focused on player development, skill building, and helping athletes reach their potential.
• Opportunity to Grow: Build your coaching clientele and establish lasting relationships with players and families throughout the organization.
• Indoor Training Facility: Work in a dedicated indoor baseball facility that allows for year-round training and instruction.
• Make an Impact: Help young athletes improve their pitching skills, build confidence, and develop a strong foundation for long-term success in baseball.

Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person