Overview
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy is responsible for facilitating baseball skills programming in Ontario and across Canada in the spring and summer with the goal to nurture young people’s love of baseball and passion for the Blue Jays. This is accomplished through a variety of programs and for this role, specifically baseball skills clinics.
Ontario Clinics are one-day, four-hour baseball skills clinics for players aged 8-12 taking place at local baseball associations and little leagues across Ontario on weekends in the spring and summer. National Clinics take place nationwide in July and August as part of a week-long program blitz in specific cities across Canada in partnership with Jays Care Foundation.
As a Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructor, you are responsible for teaching fundamental baseball principles through demonstration, practice, and skills development at clinics throughout the spring and summer, enhancing the overall experience at these events.
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 in Ontario and nationally
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 in May and June
Must be available for at least one full week to travel out of province in either July or 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
Toronto Blue Jays have a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.
Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to tbj.careers@bluejays.com.
