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Professional Softball Instructor

EL1 Sports
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Tacoma, WA 98401, US

Salary

$19 - $40 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Mariners Training Center (MTC) instructors develop and deliver instruction for youth athletes in baseball and softball, catering to various skill levels.
  • Candidates should have experience playing and/or coaching at the collegiate and/or professional levels, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
  • The position offers a base rate of $19 per hour, with potential earnings of $28 to $40 per hour for team training and clinics, and $40 to $70 per hour for 1-on-1 lessons.
  • Instructors will engage in local travel for training programs, collaborate with other instructors, and adapt instructional plans for athletes of different ages and abilities.
  • This role provides a dynamic work environment with opportunities to instruct at MLB stadiums and participate in MLB-branded events nationwide.

Description

Softball University (SU) instructors are responsible for developing and delivering top-level instruction for youth athletes ranging from beginner to advanced and in various instructional programs. 

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 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



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