Professional Softball Instructor

Softball University; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay tiers

Clinics & camps

1-on-1 lessons

Base rate

MLB partner

Fast-paced

Learn from pros

MLB stadium events

Travel covered

Job summary

Softball University (SU) is seeking part-time softball instructors to develop and deliver high-quality coaching to youth athletes from beginner to advanced levels. Instructors will lead and support a variety of programs, fostering athlete development both on and off the field while contributing to a positive, team-oriented training environment.

Responsibilities include on-field instruction, building relationships with families and coaches, and collaborating with fellow instructors.

Qualifications

• Played or coached at collegiate and/or professional levels.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans and station rotations for various ages/abilities.
• Willingness to travel locally for programs.

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 team, clinics, small groups, and 1-on-1 settings.
• Collaborate with other instructors to co-instruct.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of equipment for training programs and events.
• Attend staff meetings and company events as needed.

Skills

Pay tiers

Instruction delivery

Communication

Team collaboration

Planning

Job description

Part-time

Description

Softball University (SU) Softball 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.

SU 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 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 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, nationwide


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

Salary Description

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