Softball / Baseball Pitching Coach Shape Up Sports Academy 1035 SE Frontier Avenue, Waukee, IA 50263 From $10 an hour - Contract Apply with Indeed Baseball & Softball Pitching Coaches -

Independent Contractors Company:

Shape Up Sports Academy Location:

Waukee, Iowa Job Type:

Independent Contractor (1099)

Schedule:

Flexible |

Weekdays, Evenings & Weekends Positions Available:

2 Separate Coaching Opportunities Shape Up Sports Academy is growing, and we're looking for TWO experienced pitching coaches to join our team!

We are seeking:

One Softball Pitching Coach One Baseball Pitching Coach These are two separate independent contractor opportunities for individuals who are passionate about developing athletes, teaching proper pitching mechanics, and helping young players build confidence and reach their potential. Located in Waukee, Iowa, Shape Up Sports Academy is a privately owned indoor athletic training facility offering baseball, softball, soccer, agility and strength training, and mental performance development. Our mission is to provide athletes of all skill levels with quality instruction in a positive, encouraging, and development-focused environment. Whether you're an established pitching instructor looking for a professional indoor training space or an experienced former player or coach interested in expanding your coaching opportunities, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities Provide high-quality individual and small-group pitching instruction. Teach proper pitching mechanics, fundamentals, accuracy, velocity development, and injury-conscious training techniques. Develop age-appropriate training plans based on each athlete's experience, abilities, and goals. Evaluate athlete performance and provide constructive, actionable feedback. Help athletes build confidence, consistency, and a strong understanding of pitching fundamentals. Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and Shape Up Sports Academy management. Maintain a safe, positive, and encouraging training environment. Follow all facility safety procedures, athlete protection policies, and independent contractor agreement requirements. Coordinate lesson scheduling and customer registrations through Shape Up Sports Academy's booking system.

Qualifications Required:

Strong knowledge of baseball or fastpitch softball pitching mechanics and player development. Previous competitive playing, coaching, or pitching instruction experience. Ability to work effectively with youth and high school athletes. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Professional, dependable, and committed to athlete development. Ability to successfully complete a background check. Willingness to maintain independent contractor liability insurance.

Preferred:

Collegiate playing or coaching experience. Previous experience providing private pitching lessons. Established relationships within the local baseball or softball community. Experience working with athletes at multiple skill levels. Ability to provide instruction to both beginner and advanced pitchers. Why Coach at Shape Up Sports Academy? We want our coaches to have the opportunity to focus on what they do best —

COACHING!

Shape Up Sports Academy offers: A professional indoor training facility in Waukee. Flexible opportunities to schedule lessons based on coach and facility availability. Access to indoor training space and pitching equipment. Opportunities to provide individual lessons, small-group instruction, and clinics. Exposure to athletes and families throughout the Waukee and Des Moines metro area. Opportunities to build and grow your personal coaching clientele. Support with marketing, registration, scheduling, and payment processing. A welcoming, athlete-centered environment focused on long-term development. Compensation & Contractor Structure These positions are independent contractor opportunities, not traditional hourly employment positions . Compensation is based on an agreed-upon revenue-sharing arrangement for lessons and training services. Coaches will operate under a written independent contractor agreement outlining compensation, scheduling procedures, facility use, insurance requirements, and other applicable expectations. How to Apply Interested candidates should apply through Indeed and include: A brief summary of their baseball or softball playing and coaching background. Previous pitching instruction experience. Whether they are applying for the Baseball Pitching Coach or Softball Pitching Coach opportunity. General availability for lessons and training. Any current coaching relationships or experience developing a private lesson clientele. Join Shape Up Sports Academy and help us develop the next generation of confident, skilled athletes! Shape Up Sports Academy 1035 SE Frontier Ave Waukee, IA 50263 www.shapeupsportsacademy.com

Pay:

From $10.00 per hour Expected hours: 5.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Gym membership Opportunities for advancement

Work Location:

In person