Lead Baseball Instructor - Train Youth, Lead Teams, MLB

EL1 Sports; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

EL1 Sports is seeking a Lead Baseball Instructor to deliver high-quality training for youth athletes at partner facilities. The LI will oversee sessions from setup to breakdown and ensure instructors follow EL1’s curriculum while maintaining a positive customer experience.

The role emphasizes developing programming with the PM, coaching staff, and ensuring role models and a strong culture across EL1’s baseball programs. LF travel to local facilities is required.

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

Responsibilities

• Execute trainings from setup through breakdown; ensure staff implements curriculum
• Perform on turf baseball training and performance-related training
• Manage player check-in and attendance; handle group rotations and time slot turnover
• Set up/breakdown and cleaning of stations and equipment; manage open facility times
• Assist the Program Manager with training programming, curriculum, and staff development
• Be a role model for instructional staff and enforce facility rules and standards

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Coaching experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

EL1 Sports is seeking a Lead Baseball Instructor to deliver high-quality training for youth athletes at partner facilities. The LI will oversee sessions from setup to breakdown and ensure instructors follow EL1’s curriculum while maintaining a positive customer experience.

The role emphasizes developing programming with the PM, coaching staff, and ensuring role models and a strong culture across EL1’s baseball programs. LF travel to local facilities is required.