Youth Baseball Instructor (ONTARIO)

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy is responsible for delivering baseball programming across Ontario 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 RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) programming.

Baseball Academy Clinics are one-day, four-hour skills clinics for players aged 8-12 that take place at local baseball associations throughout Ontario on weekends and PD Days during the spring and summer.

RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) programming delivers baseball instruction and development opportunities directly in schools and underserved communities. RBI programs focus on creating accessible, inclusive, and engaging experiences that introduce participants to the game while promoting skill development, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong connection to baseball. RBI programming typically takes place on weekdays from March through June and may average 6-12 hours per week .

Depending on program needs and instructor availability, successful candidates may be assigned to:

- Baseball Academy Clinics (primarily weekends)

- RBI School Programs (primarily weekdays)

- A combination of both Clinics and RBI programming

- 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 Ontario.

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.

The 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.