Professional Softball Instructor

Description

Softball University (SU) Softball 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