Coaching Pathway
BaxterSports Coaching Pathway
Our Core Values
A Holistic approach to sports
Create a Community Environment
Foster a Positive Growth Mindset
Develop a life-long love of a sport or activity
Provide a continuing sporting opportunity for the community
Strike the balance between structure and freedom
Allow for both directed and exploratory learning
So You Want To Be A BaxterSports Coach?
The hiring process for Summer 2026 coaching positions has now been completed. We will begin taking applications for Summer 2027 in April of next year.
The hiring portal for Summer 2026 coaching positions is now open. Interested candidates can fill out the online application form below, and we will then contact those with the highest quality responses for virtual interviews. We will prioritize potential coaches who complete this process themselves over parents who reach out to us on their behalf. Our goal is to complete all hiring decisions within the first week of May.
What do we look for in a BaxterSports Coach?
The decision to hire coaches is a thorough process. We take into account these factors:
1 – Age, Grade and Experience level
Our camps are meant for 5-13 year olds. 14 is the youngest age at which coaches will be paid.
2 – “Readiness”
Maturity, communication skills, responsibility, and presence. Coaches are responsible for being present at all moments with their campers, earning their trust and respect quickly. These intangible qualities are usually the result of “readiness.”
3 – Special Skills
For example, at Soccer camps, we prefer soccer players, etc..
4 – Performance
Great coaches demonstrate a high aptitude in the following categories that we deem essential for a well run camp: Professionalism, Engagement, Proactivity, Reactivity, and Communication. We conduct periodic evaluations to help coaches set and maintain goals so that they can continue to make strides in these areas.
5 – Logistics and Availability
How many weeks are coaches available? How many camps are going each week? How many campers do we have in each camp? Who is a good fit for which camp? Which parks are you able to work at? These are all considerations as we coordinate coaching schedules for the summer. For example, we prioritize coaches with the most availability and flexibility (ie, 6+ weeks per summer).
6 – BaxterSports “alum” status
Those who have previously been a camper know first-hand what makes our camps so fun and that experience is helpful.
Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP)
A week-long camp for rising 9th and 10th graders, where we will focus on the following:
1 – Helping campers develop leadership skills that translate from sports to daily life
2 – Providing an opportunity to put those skills to use assisting coaches running a camp
3 – Promoting understanding of The Keys to being a great leader- Leadership & Followership, Growth Mindset, Planning, and Communication.
The purpose of YLDP is to elevate the campers position in life, whether that be on their sports team, in their studies, or in their home life with friends and family. Our goal is for campers to acquire the skills needed to grow. If they currently come off the bench, how can they get an edge to compete as a starter, or a starter to get an edge to become a captain, a captain to learn how to elevate another potential captain among their peers.
We will be hosting 4-5 Youth Leadership Camps in Summer 2025. Teens interested in attending Youth Leadership Camp can begin the process by submitting an application through the portal on our website beginning in mid-late February. We will prioritize candidates who fill this out themselves over parents who are filling it out for them. Once accepted, youth leaders can then sign up for their preferred week of camp based on availability.
Upon completion of YLDP campers should have the tools needed to support their own growth. Campers who have completed YLDP and are at least 14 years old may be considered for future employment with Baxter Sports.
Cost: Same as a week of camp
Future Coaches Training (FCT) – This is a voluntary program for 6-8th graders (ages 11-14).
The goal of these 2-3 hour periodic sessions is to identify campers who show promise or express interest in leadership and coaching, and give them the basics of coaching, teamwork, and leadership. They are usually scheduled during the off-season, typically on school holidays like President’s Day, or on a weekend day.
The purpose of FCT is:
1 – To provide more opportunities for youth in our community
2 – To improve overall leadership
3 – To give young leaders the beginning of a pathway to coaching
Cost: Free to everyone
How to join: This program is by invitation only
