Baseball Instructor

Location: Yaphank

STEEL SPORTS

Steel Sports is a Social Impact organization, located in ten (10) different regions from coast to coast. Our mission is to inspire youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports coaching system, "The Lasorda Way". Through its "kids first" approach, Steel Sports is establishing the Steel standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports' core values:
Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment.

Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience - building character and teaching life lessons - for over 100,000 athletes each year. In addition to Steel Soccer, Steel Sports operates Team Steel Baseball and Softball at Lasorda Legacy Park. Steel Sports believes strongly in the impact of our coaches and invests regularly in their ongoing professional development and coach education. This role includes opportunities for optional travel and the ability to collaborate with other professional coaches across the country.

Sports Unify. Steel Sports is committed to supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Leadership in Sports. We strive to provide an experience that strengthens character, encourages servant leadership, and teaches life lessons through sport in ways that intentionally address dimensions of diversity including but not limited to age, race, sex, class, national origin, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, geographical location, income, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation and work experiences.

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Pitching and/or Hitting Instructor to help develop baseball players' mechanics, technique, and game understanding. This role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction in both pitching and hitting, with an emphasis on player development, safety, and fostering a love for the game.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct individual and group instruction on pitching and hitting fundamentals

* Analyze player performance and provide personalized coaching and feedback

* Create structured, progressive training plans to improve mechanics and consistency

* Teach proper warm-up, recovery, and injury prevention techniques

* Support players' overall development in a positive and encouraging environment

Schedule:

Weekday evenings:
Monday-Friday, 4pm-9pm

Weekends:
Saturday & Sunday between 9am-3pm

Instructors can set flexible schedules based on availability, but consistent weekly commitment is preferred

Opportunities for additional hours during clinics, camps, and tournaments

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

* Must have prior coaching or instructional experience (1+ year preferred)

* Played at high school varsity level or above (college or professional experience strongly preferred)

* Must be 18 years or older

* Strong communication and motivational skills, especially with youth athletes (ages 7-18)

* Ability to plan and lead both private lessons and small-group sessions

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment