Lead Softball Coach & Program Leader

Softball University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

MLB/MiLB events

Growth opportunities

Sports environment

Job summary

EL1 seeks a Lead Softball Instructor to deliver high-quality training programs for youth athletes and teams at assigned facilities and EL1 mobile locations. You will execute trainings from setup through breakdown, ensure curriculum adherence, and uphold EL1’s mission and customer experience.

The role emphasizes on-turf instruction, program development support, and staff mentorship, with a focus on fostering strong relationships with players, parents and coaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the sport.
• Coaching/playing experience at college or pro level.
• Experience as an instructor preferred.
• Experience instructing youth and high school programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to set up, breakdown, and move equipment.
• Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of EL1's standard Instruction & Training Programs at assigned facility and, if needed, EL1’s mobile locations and/or fields.
• Perform on turf/field softball training, instruction, and/or performance-related training.
• Ensure smooth execution of trainings by fulfilling duties: check-in and attendance, manage group rotations, manage time slot turnover, set up/breakdown and cleaning of stations and equipment, manage open facility times.
• Assist the PM in development of training programming and curriculum, and with staff training and curriculum tasks.
• Assist the PM with light facility maintenance, daily cleaning and open/close procedures.
• Be a role model for the instructional staff, providing peer-to-peer coaching and support.
• Abide by and enforce all facility rules and regulations.
• Other related duties as necessary or assigned by Management.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Youth instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

EL1 seeks a Lead Softball Instructor to deliver high-quality training programs for youth athletes and teams at assigned facilities and EL1 mobile locations. You will execute trainings from setup through breakdown, ensure curriculum adherence, and uphold EL1’s mission and customer experience.

The role emphasizes on-turf instruction, program development support, and staff mentorship, with a focus on fostering strong relationships with players, parents and coaches.