Lead Softball Instructor
Company: EL1 Sports
Role summary
Lead Softball Instructor is a role at EL1 Sports in Tinley Park, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Salary: USD 45,000–55,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Lead Softball Instructor
- Company
- EL1 Sports
- Location
- Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 45,000–55,000 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-21
If you have a passion for softball and love mentoring young athletes, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in professional sports coaching. It’s a stable, full-time role that offers a great chance to make a real impact on players' development while being part of a dedicated team at a well-regarded sports organization.
Job description
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Lead Softball Instructor (LI) is responsible for implementing the highest quality training and instruction programs for youth athletes and teams. As an LI, you are responsible for: executing trainings from setup through breakdown; ensuring fellow instructing staff is appropriately implementing curriculum; and living EL1’s mission and values while maintaining EL1’s positive internal culture and highest quality customer experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
INSTRUCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement all aspects of EL1's standard Instruction & Training Programs at assigned facility and, if needed/required, EL1’s mobile locations and/or fields.
Perform on turf/field softball training, instruction, and/or performance-related training.
Ensure smooth execution of trainings by fulfilling the following duties:
Perform player check-in and attendance
Manage group rotations
Manage time slot turnover
Set up/breakdown and cleaning of stations and equipment
Manage open facility times
Assist the PM, as needed, in the development of training programming and curriculum.
Assist the PM with instructional staff training and curriculum related tasks.
Assist the PM with light facility maintenance, daily cleaning and execute open/close procedures
Be a role model for the instructional staff, providing peer-to-peer coaching and support
Abide by and enforce all facility rules and regulations.
CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Champion the creation of impactful, enduring connections with community leaders, industry influencers, businesses, and families to amplify and expand the reach of EL1's programs and services.
Serve as an EL1 brand ambassador, exemplifying EL1’s core values and consistently enforcing company policies and standards with integrity and excellence.
Embrace additional responsibilities and tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to achieving company goals.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned by Management.
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
In-depth knowledge of the sport
Verifiable playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level
Current or recent experience as an instructor preferred
Experience instructing youth and HS players and programs preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Physical ability to set up, breakdown, and move equipment
Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches
Willingness and ability to support all areas of instruction
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & TRAVEL
Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout facilities is required
Environments include, but are not limited to, outdoor spaces, sports facilities, recreation fields/parks, remote locations, and office spaces
Frequent local travel required with occasional required overnight travel
PERKS OF THE JOB
Fast-paced and exciting work environment with a sports-minded group of colleagues
Additional compensation opportunities
Opportunity to support, lead, and develop instructors who played collegiately and/or professionally
Opportunities to support events at MLB/ MiLB stadiums and MLB-branded events
A full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k)