How to hire a baseball instructor

How to hire a baseball instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step baseball instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a baseball instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new baseball instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your baseball instructor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a baseball instructor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A baseball instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, baseball instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of baseball instructors.

   Type of Baseball Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Baseball Instructor	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$11-31
   Scout	There are different types of scout based on the organization or workplace. There are sports scouts, talent scouts, and athletic scouts... Show more	$13-56
   Strength And Conditioning Coach	A Strength And Conditioning Coach designs, implements, and supervises the strength and conditioning programs for multiple sports programs. They generally work with athletes.	$13-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Elite
   • Kids
   • Individual Lessons
   • League Baseball
   • Role Model
   • Front Desk
   • Professional Baseball
   • Student Athletes
   • Baseball Activities
   • Pro Shop
   • Player Development
   • Leadership
   • Summer Camps
   • Training Programs

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in managing high-school girls' basketball and softball teams through regular season and on to state competitions.
   • Gain experience in coaching baseball and leadership.
   • Develop and practice personal leadership skills.
   • Study, evaluate and implement innovations in baseball strategy and equipment.
   • Mentor freshmen athletes, both physically and emotionally

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your baseball instructor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A baseball instructor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, baseball instructors' average salary in wyoming is 62% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level baseball instructors 63% less than senior-level baseball instructors.
   • Certifications. A baseball instructor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a baseball instructor's salary.

   Average baseball instructor salary

   $40,532yearly

   $19.49 hourly rate

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   Entry-level baseball instructor salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 2, 2026

4. Writing a baseball instructor job description

   A good baseball instructor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a baseball instructor job description:

   Baseball instructor job description example

   • Join a continuous youth baseball and softball tour traveling across the country, teaching children ages 5-13 the fundamentals of baseball and softball, the Ripken Way
   • Travel from city to city across the United States to host one-day baseball and softball clinics free of charge for local kids
   • Learn how to operate the highest quality baseball and softball clinics in the nation from those who have created and implemented the standards and practices for an elevated experience
   • Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for clinic participants, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model
   • Operate sport-specific instructional stations including hitting, pitching, infield, outfield, and agility
   • Gain knowledge, experience, and training in management, coaching, and leadership while also working independently to assist with clinic operations
   • Make a positive impact on both children and local communities across the United States
   • Uphold the values and brand standards established by Ripken Baseball
   • Assist partner brand and agency representatives in event operations by setting up and breaking down production equipment and promotional items
   • Maintain a high level of professionalism while going above and beyond to provide extraordinary customer service
   • Aid in setting up and breaking down baseball and softball equipment at the start and end of each day as needed
   • Be considered to work for other Ripken Baseball opportunities at the conclusion of the tour, based on performance
   • This position is paid with a weekly stipend and can also be used for college credit
   • Travel Expenses (Hotel, Vehicles, and Gas) are included as a part of the position when on the tour

   Requirements:

   • Ability and willingness to be on the road traveling across the United States non-stop from mid-March through the end of July. All applicants MUST be available the ENTIRE time.
   • Passion for both coaching and leading large groups of children
   • Past baseball experience with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the game
   • Prior experience working with children, demonstrating patience, and being compassionate
   • An outgoing, friendly personality with excellent communication skills, strong initiative, and a high level of energy
   • Ability and willingness to physically perform all aforementioned job responsibilities

   Preferred Experience:

   • Prior coaching experience
   • Childcare, safety, and/or CPR training
   • Prior customer service experience
   • Previous experience managing a small group of peers

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find baseball instructors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any baseball instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level baseball instructors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your baseball instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit baseball instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit baseball instructors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new baseball instructor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the baseball instructor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new baseball instructor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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