Lead Softball Instructor

EL1 Sports; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Job summary

EL1 Sports is a youth baseball and softball training partner focused on accessible, sustainable programs for everyday operators of facilities and teams.

The Lead Softball Instructor will implement EL1’s standard training programs at facilities and mobile locations, manage training sessions, and ensure a positive customer experience while upholding EL1’s mission and values. The role includes coordinating with management to develop curricula and support staff instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the sport.
• Verifiable playing or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level.
• Experience instructing youth and high school players is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to support all areas of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of EL1's Instruction & Training Programs at assigned facilities and mobile locations.
• Perform on turf/field softball training and related performance training.
• Manage player check-in, attendance, rotations, time slot turnover, and equipment setup/breakdown.
• Assist the Program Manager with curriculum development and staff training.
• Be a role model for staff and enforce facility rules and standards.
• Engage with community and parents to uphold EL1’s values and brand.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Description

EL1 is an industry leading sports development company created by athletes, for athletes. We create access and sustainability for the everyday operators of facilities, organizations, and teams, supporting in their mission to impact the next generation. We believe in the transformative power of sport yielded through consistent and personal relationships of men and women of influence and the athletes they lead and the coaches they work alongside. EL1 is the proud youth baseball and softball training partner of Major League Baseball.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lead Softball Instructor (LI) is responsible for implementing the highest quality training and instruction programs for youth athletes and teams. As an LI, you are responsible for: executing trainings from setup through breakdown; ensuring fellow instructing staff is appropriately implementing curriculum; and living EL1’s mission and values while maintaining EL1’s positive internal culture and highest quality customer experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

INSTRUCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement all aspects of EL1's standard Instruction & Training Programs at assigned facility and, if needed/required, 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 the following duties:
• Perform player 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, as needed, in the development of training programming and curriculum.
• Assist the PM with instructional staff training and curriculum related tasks.
• Assist the PM with light facility maintenance, daily cleaning and execute 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.

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Champion the creation of impactful, enduring connections with community leaders, industry influencers, businesses, and families to amplify and expand the reach of EL1's programs and services.
• Serve as an EL1 brand ambassador, exemplifying EL1’s core values and consistently enforcing company policies and standards with integrity and excellence.
• Embrace additional responsibilities and tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to achieving company goals.

Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned by Management.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Willingness and ability to support all areas of instruction

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & TRAVEL

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout facilities is required
• Environments include, but are not limited to, outdoor spaces, sports facilities, recreation fields/parks, remote locations, and office spaces
• Frequent local travel required with occasional required overnight travel

PERKS OF THE JOB

• Fast-paced and exciting work environment with a sports-minded group of colleagues
• Additional compensation opportunities
• Opportunity to support, lead, and develop instructors who played collegiately and/or professionally
• Opportunities to support events at MLB/ MiLB stadiums and MLB-branded events
• A full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k)