Sports Instructor

Oasis Sports; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Sports Complex in Marion, IL seeks energetic Sports Instructors to guide young athletes through private lessons, small-group sessions, and clinics. You will help players of varying levels build confidence and reach goals.

Candidates should have 1–2 years coaching experience, be knowledgeable in basketball, baseball, softball, or soccer, and hold Basic First Aid/CPR/AED or be willing to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on coaching or instruction experience.
• Experience with athletes across beginner to advanced levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one lessons, small-group training, and sports clinics.
• Teach sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and conditioning.
• Create structured training plans tailored to each athlete's abilities and goals.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback to build skills and confidence.
• Communicate progress with parents and manage training stations; ensure safety.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sports knowledge

Youth athlete development

Education

Kinesiology coursework

Sports management / physical education coursework

Job description

Do you love helping young athletes grow in confidence, sharpen their skills, and reach their goals? Oasis Sports Complex is looking for energetic, experienced Sports Instructors to join our Player Development team!

In this role, you'll work with athletes of varying skill levels-from beginners learning the fundamentals to competitive high school athletes preparing for their next challenge. Through private lessons, small-group sessions, and clinics, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and make a meaningful difference in each athlete's development.

What You'll Do

• Lead one-on-one lessons, small-group training, and sports clinics.
• Teach sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, position skills, game awareness, and conditioning.
• Create structured training plans tailored to each athlete's abilities and goals.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback that helps athletes build skills and confidence.
• Communicate with parents about athlete progress and development goals.
• Set up and break down training stations throughout the facility.
• Follow and reinforce all facility and equipment safety standards.
• Maintain a reliable Monday-Thursday instructional schedule.

What We're Looking For

• Experience competing at the collegiate, professional, or elite varsity or travel level in basketball, baseball, softball, or soccer.
• At least 1-2 years of hands-on experience coaching, teaching at sports camps, or providing private athletic instruction.
• Strong knowledge of sport-specific techniques, athletic movement, and training methods.
• A positive, encouraging approach to working with youth athletes and their families.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Experience teaching multiple sports or coursework in kinesiology, physical education, or sports management is a plus!