Baseball & Softball Instructor — Elevate Northwest
Locations: Woodinville & Redmond, WA (baseball) | Lynnwood, WA (softball) Type: Part-time and full-time positions available
About Us
Elevate Northwest is dedicated to developing youth baseball and fastpitch softball players across the Puget Sound region. We operate year-round training facilities — baseball in Woodinville and Redmond, and fastpitch softball in Lynnwood — offering private instruction, small group lessons, team training, camps, and clinics, plus a dedicated strength and performance gym supporting our athletes' long-term development.
The Role
We're looking for instructors who love teaching the game and know how to connect with young athletes. You'll work with players ranging from beginners to competitive travel-level athletes, delivering instruction in hitting, pitching, fielding, and/or catching. Baseball instructors work out of our Woodinville and Redmond facilities; softball instructors work out of Lynnwood.
What You'll Do
- Lead private lessons and small group instruction for youth baseball and softball players
- Support team training sessions and seasonal camps/clinics
- Communicate clearly with players and families about progress and development goals
- Follow and contribute to Elevate's training curriculum and player development standards
- Maintain a safe, positive, high-energy training environment
- Track session notes and player check-ins through our scheduling system
Who We're Looking For
Required:
- Playing and/or coaching experience in baseball or softball (high school level or above)
- Strong communication skills with kids ages 7–18 and their families
- Reliability and professionalism — you show up prepared and on time
- Ability to pass a background check
- Availability on weekday afternoons/evenings; weekend availability a plus
Preferred:
- College or professional playing experience
- Prior instruction, coaching, or camp experience
- Pitching or catching specialty (baseball or fastpitch)
- CPR/AED certification
- Strength and conditioning knowledge or certification (NASM, CSCS, etc.)
Why Elevate
- Grow your credentials: Depending on your role, you may be eligible for our sponsored NASM certification program with completion bonuses — certified instructors can qualify to train athletes in our performance gym
- Coach in modern, well-equipped indoor facilities year-round
- Flexible scheduling built around your availability
- Be part of a team focused on real athlete development, not just reps
- Depending on your role, you may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, vision, and dental
How to Apply
Please include in your resume and/or cover letter details about your playing and coaching experience, as well as your general availability.
Pay: $25.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
