Youth Baseball Instructor (MARITIMES)

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy is responsible for delivering baseball programming across Maritime Provinces (NB, NS & PEI) and Canada throughout the year, with a focus on growing participation, developing fundamental skills, and fostering a lifelong passion for baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays.
As a Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructor, you will teach baseball fundamentals through demonstrations, drills, skill development activities, and game play in a variety of youth baseball environments. Instructors may support multiple Baseball Academy programs, including grassroots baseball clinics, school-based programming, community outreach events, corporate activations, special events and programming.
Baseball Academy Clinics are one-day, four-hour skills clinics for players aged 8-12 that take place at local baseball associations throughout Maritime Provinces (NB, NS & PEI) on weekends and PD Days during the spring and summer.
Depending on program needs and instructor availability, successful candidates may be assigned to:
Baseball Academy Clinics (primarily weekends)
School Programs (primarily weekdays)
Other Baseball Academy initiatives, including community events, corporate activations, and special events
While each program may differ in format, audience, and schedule, all opportunities are focused on teaching baseball fundamentals, creating positive participant experiences, and growing the game within communities across Maritime Provinces (NB, NS & PEI)
As a Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructor, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality programming and ensuring participants have a fun, safe, inclusive, and engaging experience.
Successfully candidates will be subject to a vulnerable sector background check prior to being hired.
To learn more about the Blue Jays Baseball Academy, visit www.bluejays.com/baseballacademy.
Specific Duties:
Teach, coach and instruct players on the fundamental skills of baseball in a group setting at clinics
Evaluate players’ baseball and softball skills and provide constructive feedback for improvement
Facilitate specific drills in a specified time period
Conduct 1-on-1 and group instruction, assist with programming for the Baseball Academy
Assist instructors with setup, cleanup, check-in, customer service and officiating
Present a welcoming attitude upon arrival of players and support with registration process
Work with other Blue Jays instructors and to provide a fun and energetic atmosphere for participants
Support overall event logistics at clinics
Adhere to Toronto Blue Jays standards and policies
Set up and take down equipment in a timely manner
Understand and follow Toronto Blue Jays safety protocols and procedures
Represent yourself and the organization professionally while travelling
Other duties and club responsibilities as required
Requirements:
Possess technical baseball knowledge
Work well with others, enthusiastic and dedicated to working with youth
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Organized and self-motivated
Possess time management skills
Proven leader with ability to take control in group settings
Must have a flexible schedule and be available for program changes and short-notice events
Must be available and willing to work long hours including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required
Must be available to work majority of the weekends from May-August
Preferable baseball/softball experience at any level
Ability to throw batting practice from a distance of 40 ft.
Ability to hit fungos to infield and outfield
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Must posses a valid drivers license
Any background in Sport Administration or Physical Education an asset
Any NCCP regional coaching certification is considered an asset
Current Standard First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to the start of the contract.
Expected compensation for this role is $22/Hour CAD
We welcome and encourage applications from women and candidates of all backgrounds. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.
Ability to communicate in both English and French is considered a strong asset and will support the delivery of programming and participant engagement across diverse communities throughout Canada.

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No