Professional Baseball Instructor

Description

EL1 is an industry leading sports development company created by athletes, for athletes. We create access and sustainability for the everyday operators of facilities, organizations, and teams, supporting in their mission to impact the next generation. We believe in the transformative power of sport yielded through consistent and personal relationships of men and women of influence and the athletes they lead and the coaches they work alongside. EL1 is the proud youth baseball and softball training partner of Major League Baseball. EL1 is the proud youth baseball and softball training partner of Major League Baseball.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

EL1 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform skill-specific instruction in our facilities and at fields in and around the community
• Deliver age and ability-appropriate instruction to athletes in the team, camp/clinic, small group, and 1-on-1 settings
• Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches in the community 
• 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

• In-depth knowledge of Baseball 
• Verifiable Baseball playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level  
• Current or recent experience as an instructor preferred 
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Physical ability to set up, breakdown, and move equipment
• Willingness and ability to support all areas of instruction

 PERKS OF THE JOB 

• Multiple levels of compensation opportunities 
• Team training, clinics, camps/events $25-40/hr 
• 1-on-1 and small group lessons $40-70/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
• The company covers airfare, lodging, transportation, meals, and hourly pay