The Coordinator of Softball Instruction is crucial in ensuring the growth and development of all softball members of the MLB Youth Academy. This role will be at the forefront of coordinating softball instruction and on-field developmental programming, a responsibility integral to our mission.
Responsibilities
- Ability to work from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional Saturday availability
- Instruct, manage, and monitor all Academy softball coaches to ensure consistent and progressive instruction in softball at all levels of play. Hitting, pitching, fielding, bunting, base running, and all instruction is to be given at the same level as that of the top collegiate programs
- Assist the Academy Director in selecting players for Academy teams/events as necessary
- Coordinate all on-field instruction and activities, and organize the schedule for softball instruction
- Facilitate and organize all coach and player clinics
- Assist the Academy Director in properly positioning players on a scouting chart/preferential list for special BTS and EDI camps
- Coach Academy teams, Academy-related tournaments/leagues/events as necessary
- Assist the Academy Director with developing lists of players to be recommended to college recruiters, obtain information to assist scouts, and write player development plans and reports on all Academy prospects
- Serve as lead instructor during all Academy softball workouts unless otherwise delegated appropriately, and lead all applicable organizational meetings as necessary
- Administer daily, monthly, and yearly player development reports
- Perform related softball and administrative duties as required
- Increase softball participation and registration of programs
Qualifications & Skills
- Collegiate experience as a player, coach, or instructor strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- A demonstrated ability to schedule and organize softball workouts, camps, clinics, leagues, and tournaments
- Able to instruct all facets of softball
- Organized, efficient, and exceptional communication (oral and written) skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
- A demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain composure under pressure
- Strong computer aptitude, including experience with Google Workspace and applications, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful
- Travel – 25% local overnight travel expected around All-Star and Spring Break events
Top MLB Perks & Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Company 401K Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
- Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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