Coordinator, Softball Instruction

MLB • New Orleans, LA

85d

About The Position

The Coordinator of Softball Instruction is crucial in ensuring the growth and development of all softball members of the MLB Youth Academy. This role will be at the forefront of coordinating softball instruction and on-field developmental programming, a responsibility integral to our mission.

Requirements

• Collegiate experience as a player, coach, or instructor strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• A demonstrated ability to schedule and organize softball workouts, camps, clinics, leagues, and tournaments
• Able to instruct all facets of softball
• Organized, efficient, and exceptional communication (oral and written) skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain composure under pressure
• Strong computer aptitude, including experience with Google Workspace and applications, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful
• Travel - 25% local overnight travel expected around All-Star and Spring Break events

Responsibilities

• Ability to work from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional Saturday availability
• Instruct, manage, and monitor all Academy softball coaches to ensure consistent and progressive instruction in softball at all levels of play.
• Assist the Academy Director in selecting players for Academy teams/events as necessary
• Coordinate all on-field instruction and activities, and organize the schedule for softball instruction
• Facilitate and organize all coach and player clinics
• Assist the Academy Director in properly positioning players on a scouting chart/preferential list for special BTS and EDI camps
• Coach Academy teams, Academy-related tournaments/leagues/events as necessary
• Assist the Academy Director with developing lists of players to be recommended to college recruiters, obtain information to assist scouts, and write player development plans and reports on all Academy prospects
• Serve as lead instructor during all Academy softball workouts unless otherwise delegated appropriately, and lead all applicable organizational meetings as necessary
• Administer daily, monthly, and yearly player development reports
• Perform related softball and administrative duties as required
• Increase softball participation and registration of programs

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company 401K Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
• Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees