JOB DETAILS

Professional Softball Instructor

CompanyEL1 Sports
LocationMiddleburg Heights
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 28, 2026
About The Company
EL1 Sports is a national sports training company created by athletes, coaches, and educators who believe in the transformative power of sport to make a difference in people’s lives both on and off the field. Using a unique business model that emphasizes cooperation rather than competition with the youth sports ecosystem, we create numerous pathways to partnership for facility owners, league operators, and team coaches. We provide expert training to teams, individuals, and coaches in all facets of the game.
About the Role

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.


ROLE OVERVIEW

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
  • 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 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
Key Skills
Softball InstructionAthlete DevelopmentCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanningCurriculum DeliveryRelationship BuildingEquipment ManagementCoachingInstructional Planning
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducation
Benefits
Competitive CompensationTeam TrainingClinics And CampsOpportunities To Instruct At MLB StadiumsTravel Expenses Covered (Airfare, Lodging, Transportation, Meals)
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop and deliver high-quality softball instruction to youth athletes of various skill levels in various settings. Build relationships with athletes, families, and coaches while collaborating with other instructors to foster a positive training environment.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$19 - $70
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
105
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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