Professional Softball Instructor

Elysian One•Utica, MI

12d

About The Position

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.

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

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

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 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