Elite Softball Instructor — 1-on-1 Coaching & Travel

EL1 Sports; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base rate $19/hr

1-on-1 lessons $40-$70/hr

Instructing at MLB events

MLB partnership opportunities

Travel coverage for programs

Job summary

EL1 Sports in Tinley Park, IL, is seeking a part-time Softball Instructor to develop and deliver high-quality instruction for youth athletes across beginner to advanced levels. Instructors lead sessions at facilities and in community fields, building strong relationships with families and coaches while guiding content for team, camp, and 1-on-1 formats.

You will adapt plans for various ages and abilities, collaborate with fellow instructors, and help with equipment setup and event support,

Qualifications

• Played and/or coached at the collegiate and/or professional levels.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans and station rotations tailored for various ages and abilities.
• Ability to adjust instructional plans for athletes, as needed.
• Supportive and encouraging mindset and attitude with colleagues and clients.
• Learning and utilizing technologies to enhance instruction and athlete experience.
• Frequent local travel for programs run in surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform skill-specific instruction in our facilities and at fields in and around the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with athletes, families, and coaches in the community.
• Deliver age and ability-appropriate content to athletes in team, camp/clinic, small group, and 1-on-1 settings.
• Collaborate and co-instruct with other skill-specific instructors.
• Assist in the preparation, setup, and breakdown of equipment for training programs and events.
• Attend staff meetings, instructor meetings, and company events, as needed.

Skills

Collegiate/Pro play

Organizational skills

Instructional planning

Adaptability

Team mindset

Tech literate

Travel willingness

Job description

EL1 Sports in Tinley Park, IL, is seeking a part-time Softball Instructor to develop and deliver high-quality instruction for youth athletes across beginner to advanced levels. Instructors lead sessions at facilities and in community fields, building strong relationships with families and coaches while guiding content for team, camp, and 1-on-1 formats.

You will adapt plans for various ages and abilities, collaborate with fellow instructors, and help with equipment setup and event support,