Professional Softball Instructor
Company: EL1 Sports
Role summary
Professional Softball Instructor is a role at EL1 Sports in Tinley Park, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Salary: USD 19–70 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Professional Softball Instructor
- Company
- EL1 Sports
- Location
- Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 19–70 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-21
You would be helping athletes sharpen their skills and reach their full potential in a supportive, high-energy environment. It is a fantastic opportunity if you have a deep passion for softball and want a flexible schedule that rewards your expertise with competitive pay.
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