Professional Softball Instructor

EL1 Sports; Clinton Township (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of compensation opportunities

Training clinics and camps

Opportunities to instruct at MLB events

Job summary

EL1 Sports is seeking part-time softball instructors to develop and deliver instruction for youth athletes in South Dakota. Responsibilities include skill instruction, relationship building with athletes and families, and collaborating with other instructors.

The ideal candidate has collegiate or professional coaching experience and strong organizational skills. Compensation ranges from $19 to $70 per hour, depending on the lesson type. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing youth sports training.

Qualifications

• Played and/or coached at the collegiate and/or professional levels.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Learning and utilizing technologies to enhance instruction.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Coaching experience

Ability to adjust plans

Job description

Job Description

EL1 Softball 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.

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Job Type: Part‑time

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, 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

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 in other markets
• Opportunities to be selected for an instructor position at summer and winter camps across the US, including Hawaii
• Company covers airfare, lodging, transportation, meals, and hourly pay

Lesson rates DOE: $40‑$60 per lesson