Professional Softball Instructor

Softball University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,617,000 - 8,954,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay $28-$40/hr

1-on-1 lessons $40-$70/hr

Base Rate $19/hr

MLB partner program exposure

Job summary

Softball University is seeking instructors to develop and deliver high-quality youth softball instruction across beginner to advanced levels. Instructors will lead and support programs, fostering athlete development on and off the field within a team-oriented training environment.

Join a recognized partner of MLB’s youth training network, with opportunities to work across clinics, camps, and MLB-branded events nationwide.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans and station rotations tailored for various ages and abilities.
• Supportive and encouraging mindset and attitude with colleagues and clients.

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 instructors.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of equipment for training programs and events.
• Attend staff and instructor meetings and company events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

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