Professional Softball Instructor

About the role

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
• Frequent local travel for programs run in surrounding communities

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

Pay

• Base Rate: $19/hr
• Team training, clinics, camps/events: $28–$40/hr
• 1-on-1 lessons: $40–$70/hr

Opportunities to instruct at MLB stadiums and MLB-branded events nationwide include covered airfare, lodging, transportation, meals, and hourly pay.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of compensation opportunities
• 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