Major League Baseball (MLB)
Coordinator, Softball Instruction
Major League Baseball (MLB), New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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 InsurancePet 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.
California Residents: Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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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 InsurancePet 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.
California Residents: Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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Job function Other
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