Professional Baseball Instructor

EL1 Sports; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay levels

Team clinics/camps

1-on-1 and small groups

MLB stadium instruction

Collaborative team environment

MLB events travel covered

Job summary

EL1 Sports in Huntingdon Valley, PA is seeking baseball instructors to develop and deliver top-level instruction for youth athletes across beginner to advanced levels in various programs.

Responsibilities include performing skill-specific instruction, building relationships with athletes and families, delivering age- and ability-appropriate content in team, clinic, small group, and 1-on-1 settings, and collaborating with fellow instructors while assisting in setup and events.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job 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
• 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