Professional Softball Instructor

EL1 Sports; Vanderbilt (PA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MLB partner company

Travel opportunities nationwide

Travel expenses covered

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

EL1 Sports in Pennsylvania seeks motivated instructors to develop and deliver top-level baseball and softball instruction for youth of varying ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced athletes.

You will build relationships with athletes, families, and coaches, lead team, clinic, small group, and 1-on-1 sessions, collaborate with teammates, and help manage equipment and event setups across our community programs.

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.
• Ability to adjust instructional plans for athletes as needed.
• Learning and utilizing technologies to enhance instruction and athlete experience.
• Frequent local travel for programs run in surrounding communities.

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

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Adaptability

Tech-enabled instruction

Education

Played/coached at collegiate or professional levels

Job description

Overview

EL1 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 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

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