Professional Softball Instructor

Job Type
Part-time

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

Salary Description
$19 per hour, up to $70 per one-hour lesson