Mobile Instructor

Description

Mariners Training Center (MTC) Mobile instructors are responsible for developing and delivering top-level instruction for youth athletes ranging from beginner to advanced and in various instructional programs. Mobile Instructors will support camps, clinics, and special events in the Seattle Mariners Market.

This is a seasonal position running from June through September, ideal for individuals seeking summer employment in a dynamic, fast-paced sports environment. There is potential for continued opportunities beyond the summer season based on performance, organizational needs, and availability.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Perform skill-specific instruction at fields/facilities in and around the Mariners 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
• Ability to travel within the Mariners market to support camps, clinics & special events
• 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: 

• 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
• The company covers airfare, lodging, transportation, meals, and hourly pay
• Potential additional compensation opportunities with team training and 1-on-1 lessons ($40-70/hr) in our MTC facilities