Lead Instructor

About the role

EL1 is an industry-leading sports development company founded by athletes for athletes. We provide access and sustainability for facility operators, organizations, and teams, supporting their mission to impact the next generation. Our mission is driven by the transformative power of sport through consistent and personal relationships between influential individuals and the athletes they lead.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of EL1's standard Instruction & Training Programs at assigned facility and, if needed/required, EL1’s mobile locations and/or fields.
• Perform on-turf/field baseball training, instruction, and/or performance-related training.
• Ensure smooth execution of trainings by fulfilling the following duties:
• Perform player check-in and attendance
• Manage group rotations
• Manage time slot turnover
• Set up/breakdown and cleaning of stations and equipment
• Manage open facility times
• Absorb and implement training programming and curriculum development
• Absorb and implement instructional staff training and curriculum-related tasks
• Absorb and implement light facility maintenance, daily cleaning, and execute open/close procedures
• Be a role model for the instructional staff, providing peer-to-peer coaching and support
• Abide by and enforce all facility rules and regulations

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Champion the creation of impactful, enduring connections with community leaders, industry influencers, businesses, and families to amplify and expand the reach of EL1's programs and services.
• Serve as an EL1 brand ambassador, exemplifying EL1’s core values and consistently enforcing company policies and standards with integrity and excellence.
• Embrace additional responsibilities and tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to achieving company goals.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the sport
• Verifiable playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level
• Current or recent experience as an instructor preferred
• Experience instructing youth and HS players and programs preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Physical ability to set up, breakdown, and move equipment
• Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches
• Willingness and ability to support all areas of instruction

Environmental Conditions & Travel

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout facilities is required
• Environments include, but are not limited to, outdoor spaces, sports facilities, recreation fields/parks, remote locations, and office spaces
• Frequent local travel required with occasional required overnight travel

Perks of the Job

• A fast-paced and exciting work environment with a sports-minded group of colleagues
• Additional compensation opportunities
• Opportunities to support, lead, and develop instructors who played collegiately and/or professionally
• Opportunities to support events at MLB/ MiLB stadiums and MLB-branded events
• A full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k)