Professional Softball Instructor

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Mariners Training Center (MTC) Softball instructors are responsible for developing and delivering top-level instruction for youth athletes ranging from beginner to advanced and in various instructional programs.

MTC 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 and small group 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 in other markets

Opportunities to be selected for an instructor position at 5-day summer and winter camps in Hawaii

The company covers airfare, lodging, transportation, meals, and hourly pay