Youth Baseball Instructor

Toronto Blue Jays; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional baseball organization is seeking a passionate Baseball Academy Instructor to teach and coach young athletes in Ontario. This role involves conducting baseball clinics during weekends in the spring and summer while fostering a positive atmosphere for players aged 8-12. Ideal candidates should possess strong baseball knowledge, excellent communication skills, and be available for extensive work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated to working with youth.
• Must have a flexible schedule for program changes.
• Must be available for long hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach players on fundamental baseball skills.
• Evaluate players’ skills and provide constructive feedback.
• Facilitate specific drills at clinics.
• Assist with setup and cleanup at events.
• Support logistics and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Technical baseball knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership ability

Time management skills

Education

Background in Sport Administration or Physical Education

NCCP regional coaching certification

Job description

Overview

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy is responsible for facilitating baseball skills programming in Ontario and across Canada in the spring and summer with the goal to nurture young people’s love of baseball and passion for the Blue Jays. This is accomplished through a variety of programs and for this role, specifically baseball skills clinics.

Ontario Clinics are one-day, four-hour baseball skills clinics for players aged 8-12 taking place at associations and little leagues across Ontario on weekends in the spring and summer. National Clinics take place nationwide in July and August as part of a week-long program blitz in specific cities across Canada in partnership with Jays Care Foundation.

As a Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructor, you are responsible for teaching fundamental baseball principles through demonstration, practice, and skills development at clinics throughout the spring and summer, enhancing the overall experience at these events.

Successfully candidates will be subject to a vulnerable sector background check prior to being hired.

To learn more about the Blue Jays Baseball Academy, visit www.bluejays.com/baseballacademy.

Specific Duties

• Teach, coach and instruct players on the fundamental skills of baseball in a group setting at clinics
• Evaluate players’ baseball and softball skills and provide constructive feedback for improvement
• Facilitate specific drills in a specified time period
• Conduct 1-on-1 and group instruction, assist with programming for the Baseball Academy
• Assist instructors with setup, cleanup, check-in, customer service and officiating
• Present a welcoming attitude upon arrival of players and support with registration process
• Work with other Blue Jays instructors and to provide a fun and energetic atmosphere for participants
• Support overall event logistics at clinics in Ontario and nationally
• Adhere to Toronto Blue Jays standards and policies
• Set up and take down equipment in a timely manner
• Understand and follow Toronto Blue Jays safety protocols and procedures
• Represent yourself and the organization professionally while travelling
• Other duties and club responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Possess technical baseball knowledge
• Work well with others, enthusiastic and dedicated to working with youth
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized and self-motivated
• Possess time management skills
• Proven leader with ability to take control in group settings
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available for program changes and short-notice events
• Must be available and willing to work long hours including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must be available to work majority of the weekends in May and June
• Must be available for at least one full week to travel out of province in either July or August
• Preferable baseball/softball experience at any level
• Ability to throw batting practice from a distance of 40 ft.
• Ability to hit fungos to infield and outfield
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Any background in Sport Administration or Physical Education an asset
• Any NCCP regional coaching certification is considered an asset

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