Lead Baseball Instructor — Shape Elite Youth & MLB Events

White Sox Training Center; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced environment

Additional compensation opportunities

Career development and mentorship

MLB/MiLB stadium events

Job summary

EL1 is seeking a Lead Baseball Instructor to deliver high-quality training for youth athletes and teams at the assigned facility and mobile locations. The LI reports to the facility Program Manager and collaborates with the Action and Support Team to ensure curriculum implementation and exceptional customer experience.

You will lead on-field instruction, manage stations and rotations, assist with curriculum development, and uphold EL1’s values while engaging families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the sport.
• Verifiable playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level.
• Current or recent experience as an instructor preferred.
• Experience instructing youth and HS players and programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Physical ability to set up, breakdown, and move equipment.
• Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Execute trainings from setup through breakdown at assigned facility or mobile locations.
• Perform on turf baseball training and related performance training.
• Ensure smooth execution of trainings and manage rotations, attendance, and time slots.
• Assist in development of training programming and curriculum with PM.
• Be a role model and coach peers; uphold facility rules and standards.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Coaching experience

Instructor experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

Relationship-building

Willingness to support all areas

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

EL1 is seeking a Lead Baseball Instructor to deliver high-quality training for youth athletes and teams at the assigned facility and mobile locations. The LI reports to the facility Program Manager and collaborates with the Action and Support Team to ensure curriculum implementation and exceptional customer experience.

You will lead on-field instruction, manage stations and rotations, assist with curriculum development, and uphold EL1’s values while engaging families and community partners.