Professional Baseball Instructor

EL1 Sports; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MLB partner

Multiple pay levels

Private and group lessons 40-70/hr

1-on-1 instruction opportunities

MLB stadium/event exposure

Travel and lodging support

Job summary

EL1 Sports is seeking part-time instructors to develop and deliver high-quality baseball and softball instruction to youth athletes across beginner to advanced levels.

Instructors will lead multiple program formats, foster athlete development, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented training environment in community facilities and fields around Tinley Park. This role offers growth through various clinics, camps, and MLB-partner opportunities.

Qualifications

• Baseball knowledge is essential.
• Coaching or playing at college or pro level preferred.
• Instructor experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to set up and move equipment.
• Willingness to support all instructional areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skill-specific instruction at facilities and fields.
• Provide age-appropriate coaching across group sizes.
• Build relationships with players, parents and coaches.
• Prepare, set up, and break down training equipment.
• Attend staff and instructor meetings and events.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Coaching experience

Instructor experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

Team player

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.

Job Type

Part-time

About The Role

EL1 Instructors are responsible for developing and delivering high-quality instruction to youth athletes ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels. Instructors will lead and support a variety of instructional programs, fostering athlete development both on and off the field while contributing to a positive, team-oriented training environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform skill-specific instruction in our facilities and at fields in and around the community
• Deliver age and ability-appropriate instruction to athletes in the team, camp/clinic, small group, and 1-on-1 settings
• Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches in the community
• 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

• In-depth knowledge of Baseball
• Verifiable Baseball playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level
• Current or recent experience as an instructor preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Physical ability to set up, breakdown, and move equipment
• Willingness and ability to support all areas of instruction

Perks of the Job

• Multiple levels of compensation opportunities
• Team training, clinics, camps/events $25-40/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

Salary Description

$19 per hour, up to $70 per one-hour lesson