Professional Baseball Instructor

EL1 Sports; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 26,174 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple compensation opportunities

Competitive hourly rates

Exciting work environment

Travel expenses covered for events

Instruction opportunities at MLB venues

Job summary

EL1 Sports is seeking Professional Baseball Instructors responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to youth athletes of various skill levels. Responsibilities include skill-specific training, community engagement, and attendance in staff meetings.

The role requires prior playing or coaching experience at collegiate or professional levels. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills and a supportive attitude. Join a dynamic team and help foster the next generation of baseball talent.

Qualifications

• Played and/or coached at the collegiate and/or professional levels.
• Ability to adjust instructional plans for athletes as needed.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies to enhance instruction.

Responsibilities

• Perform skill‑specific instruction in various settings.
• Build relationships with athletes, families, and coaches.
• Attend staff meetings and company events as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructional plans

Supportive mindset

Knowledge of baseball

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SUMMARY

EL1 Professional 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
• Seasonal umpiring for teams ages 13 and under

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 needed
• Supportive 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
• The company covers airfare, lodging, transportation, meals, and hourly pay