Job Description

Posting number: SPI.26

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Division: Youth and Countywide Sports Di

Job classification: SSI3C-Sports Instructor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks, Sports & Physical Education, Instructor

Summary

The Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, Youth and Countywide Sports Division (YCSD) develops, organizes, and supports recreational sports programming for youth and adults across the county. Our programs aim to foster skill development, teamwork, community engagement, and a lifelong love for sports.

The Sports Unit of YCSD is seeking a Softball Instructor to lead, support, and enhance youth softball programming at various athletic fields throughout the county. This position will assist with clinics, camps, and practices.

The Softball Instructor will provide high-quality instruction in softball fundamentals, skill development, and game strategy while ensuring participant safety and fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for players of all ages and skill levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of softball, effective communication skills, and a passion for youth development through sports.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.

Examples of duties

Instruction & Player Development

• Lead Softball pitching instruction sessions focused on proper mechanics, arm care, pitch development, accuracy, velocity, and overall pitcher development.
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback tailored to each participant's age, experience level, and developmental needs.
• Teach safe throwing practices and pitching routines that promote long term player health and injury prevention.
• Create a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment that builds confidence and sportsmanship
• Serve as a role model who promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence.

Customer Service

• Provide helpful, courteous support to families and patrons
• Communicate updates about schedule changes, program expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous experience as a softball pitching instructor, coach or competitive softball pitcher.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. • Demonstrated knowledge of a softball pitching mechanic, training methods, and player development
• Ability to effectively instruct athletes of various ages and skill levels.
• Physically able to demonstrate pitching mechanics and assist participants during instructional sessions.

Preferred

• Experience pitching at the high school, collegiate or competitive travel softball level.
• Experience conducting individual and small0group pitching lessons.
• Experience working with youth sport programs, camps, clinics, or leagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge or softball pitching mechanics, arm care, and player development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with athletes, parents, coaches, and staff.
• Ability to create engaging pitching drills and instructional plans for various skill levels.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor youth athletes while fostering a positive learning environment

Supplemental information

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours

• The position will work a variety of shifts Seasonal, part time schedule
• Evening and weekend hours required.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Indoors and outdoors, sometimes during varying weather conditions.

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.
• Work locations are in various locations countywide.
• This position is seasonal/part-time and does not include a benefits package.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.