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T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball Instructor (Ages 3–7) – Lincolnwood / Devon & Kedzie Area

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Coach locally in the Lincolnwood area, including sites near Devon & Kedzie

• Opportunities available both on weekends and after school

• A fun, team-based environment focused on kids first

• Flexible scheduling with consistent weekly opportunities

• Build coaching and leadership skills while making a real impact

• Online training, structured practice plans, and ongoing support provided

• Employee program discounts available for family members

• Great fit for educators, early-childhood teachers, college students, former athletes, and coaches who enjoy working with younger kids

About i9 Sports – Northeast Cook County
i9 Sports is the nation’s largest youth sports league franchise, serving more than 1 million families in 500+ communities nationwide.

Our Northeast Cook County programs serve families across North Side Chicago neighborhoods through the North Shore, with a strong concentration of programs in and around Lincolnwood, including locations near Devon & Kedzie. We offer recreational baseball leagues, camps, and clinics designed specifically for younger athletes, partnering with local schools, park districts, and community facilities to deliver a positive, well-organized youth sports experience focused on fun, fundamentals, and sportsmanship.

Job Summary
The Baseball Instructor is a hands-on role leading practices and instruction for youth athletes ages 3–7, primarily in T-Ball and modified Coach Pitch programs. Sessions take place at local fields and community facilities in the Lincolnwood / Devon & Kedzie area, with nearby North Side locations as needed.

Programs run after school on weekdays and on weekends, offering flexible options that work well alongside school, teaching, or other part-time commitments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead fun, age-appropriate baseball activities focused on basic fundamentals

• Introduce skills such as throwing, catching, hitting off a tee, base running, and simple gameplay

• Create an encouraging, high-energy environment that builds confidence and keeps kids engaged

• Teach and model sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive behavior

• Communicate practice and game-day information to families using established tools

• Represent i9 Sports professionally at local venues

Scheduling & Coaching Support

• Hours are flexible but consistent, with opportunities on weekends and after school

• Coaches may work a few hours per week or take on larger weekly commitments

• Coaches are asked to make a good-faith effort to maintain regular attendance to build routine and trust for young athletes

• Defined, detailed practice plans are provided, with flexibility to adapt activities to the group

• Technology platforms help coaches organize schedules, plan practices, and communicate efficiently

What We’re Looking For

• Baseball or softball playing/coaching experience, or experience working with young children

• Comfortable working with kids ages 3–7 and keeping groups engaged

• Patient, positive, and enthusiastic teaching style

• Reliable and able to work independently

• Availability for weekend and/or after-school sessions

• Reliable transportation preferred; some locations may be accessible via public transit

• Passion for being a positive role model and introducing kids to sports in a fun, supportive way

Programs are held at local fields and community facilities in the Lincolnwood / Devon & Kedzie area, with some nearby North Side locations as needed.

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