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EL1 Sports

Professional Softball Instructor

Pay: $19–$70/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Bedford Park, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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What they do

A Self-Enrichment Teacher teaches classes that are taken by people wishing to learn new skills; they may be in academic subjects but generally do not lead to a degree or certification. Leads group classes or gives private instruction, and manages scheduling, advertising and record keeping. Works in a community education program or independently.

$34,781 / year median in Illinois

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Professional Softball Instructor EL1 Sports Bedford Park, IL Job Details Part-time $19 - $70 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Sports team experience Educational technology integration Instructional adaptability Accommodations in instruction Community relationship building

Full Job Description Description:

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

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