Professional Baseball Instructor

EL1 Softball; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 26,174 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple compensation opportunities

Opportunities to instruct at MLB stadiums

Company covers expenses for camps in Hawaii

Job summary

A leading youth sports training organization in Ambler seeks experienced instructors to deliver top-level instruction for youth athletes. Responsibilities include skill-specific instruction and fostering relationships with students and coaches. Candidates should have collegiate or professional coaching experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adjust plans for various ages. Competitive compensation between $19 to $70 per hour, depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Played and/or coached at the collegiate and/or professional levels.
• Ability to follow instructional plans tailored for various ages and abilities.
• Supportive and encouraging mindset with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform skill-specific instruction in facilities and fields.
• Build relationships with athletes, families, and coaches.
• Deliver age and ability-appropriate content in various settings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Job description

Description

EL1 Baseball instructors are responsible for developing and delivering top-level instruction for youth athletes ranging from beginner to advanced and in various instructional programs.

EL1 is the proud youth baseball and softball training partner of Major League Baseball

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform skill-specific instruction in our facilities and at fields in and around the community
• Build and maintain relationships with athletes, families, and coaches in the community
• Deliver age and ability-appropriate content to athletes in the team, camp/clinic, small group, and 1-on-1 settings
• Collaborate and co-instruct with other skill-specific instructors
• Assist in the preparation, setup, and breakdown of equipment for training programs and events
• Attend staff meetings, instructor meetings, and company events, as needed

Requirements

• Played and/or coached at the collegiate and/or professional levels
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructional plans and station rotations tailored for various ages and abilities
• Ability to adjust instructional plans for athletes, as neededSupportive and encouraging mindset and attitude with colleagues and clients
• Learning and utilizing technologies to enhance instruction and athlete experience
• Frequent local travel for programs run in surrounding communities

PERKS OF THE JOB

• Multiple levels of compensation opportunities
• Team training, clinics, camps/events $28- $40/hr
• 1-on-1 and small group lessons $40-70/hr
• Base Rate $19/hr
• Instructing for a proud youth baseball and softball training partner of MLB
• Fast-paced and exciting work environment alongside a staff of instructors with comparable backgrounds and credentials
• Collaborating with and learning from co-instructors who played collegiately and/or up to the Pro Softball/ MLB level
• Opportunities to instruct at MLB stadiums and MLB-branded events
• Opportunities to be selected for an instructor position at 5-day summer and winter camps in Hawaii
• The company covers airfare, lodging, transportation, meals, and hourly pay