Lead Softball Instructor & Youth Coaching Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced work environment

Additional compensation opportunities

Support instructors who played collegi

Support events at MLB/MiLB stadiums

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

EL1 Sports is seeking a Lead Softball Instructor to deliver high-quality youth baseball and softball instruction. You will implement EL1’s training programs, manage sessions, and ensure top customer experience at facilities or mobile locations.

Ideal candidates have college/pro level playing/coaching experience, instructional background with youth/HS programs, and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for advancement are available.

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.
• Willingness and ability to support all areas of instruction.

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 duties such as check-in/attendance, managing group rotations, and time slot turnover.
• Set up/breakdown and cleaning of stations and equipment; manage open facility times.
• Assist the PM in developing training programming and curriculum and with staff training tasks.
• Be a role model for staff, providing peer-to-peer coaching and support; enforce facility rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

EL1 Sports is seeking a Lead Softball Instructor to deliver high-quality youth baseball and softball instruction. You will implement EL1’s training programs, manage sessions, and ensure top customer experience at facilities or mobile locations.

Ideal candidates have college/pro level playing/coaching experience, instructional background with youth/HS programs, and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for advancement are available.