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Freelance Baseball Player Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Lead Baseball Instructor

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

ABOUT EL1 SPORTS EL1 is an industry leading sports development company created by athletes, for ... Perform player check-in and attendance * Manage group rotations * Manage time slot turnover * Set ...

AEG

Professional Baseball Instructor

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$19 - $70/hr

ABOUT EL1 SPORTS EL1 is an industry leading sports development company created by athletes, for ... Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches in the community * Assist in the ...

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Baseball Head Coach

Elgin, IL · On-site

$1.5K - $3.5K/yr

... development of student-athletes while promoting the mission and values of the school. The coach ... DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason ...

Catholic Diocese of Rockford

Baseball Head Coach

Elgin, IL · On-site

$1.5K - $3.5K/wk

... development of student-athletes while promoting the mission and values of the school. The coach ... DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason ...

EL1 Sports

Professional Baseball Instructor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19/hr

Job Type Part-time Description EL1 is an industry leading sports development company created by ... Foster meaningful relationships with players, parents and coaches in the community * Assist in the ...

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How much do freelance baseball player development jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance baseball player development in Chicago, IL is $49.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $63.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Baseball Player Development vs Baseball Coach?

AspectFreelance Baseball Player DevelopmentBaseball Coach
CredentialsExperience in player training, certifications in sports training or coachingCoaching certifications, experience in team management
Work EnvironmentIndependent, client-based, often traveling or remote sessionsTeam facilities, schools, or sports clubs
Employer & IndustrySelf-employed or contracted with individual athletes or training centersTeams, schools, or sports organizations
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for freelance player trainers or individual coaching servicesSeeking team or group coaching positions

Freelance Baseball Player Development involves working independently to train individual players, often on a contract basis, focusing on personalized skill improvement. In contrast, a Baseball Coach typically works with teams or groups within organizations or schools. While both roles require baseball knowledge and coaching certifications, freelance developers emphasize one-on-one training, whereas coaches manage team strategies and game play.

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Assistant Baseball Coach

Loyola Academy

Wilmette, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Mentor, coach, and develop high school athletes.

  • Assist with the execution of campus-wide events and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community members.

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
8/26/2026
Location:
Loyola Academy
POSITION: Assistant Baseball Coach
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
FLSA STATUS: Stipend Coach
REPORTS TO: Sean Batti, Head Baseball Coach and Genevieve Atwood
Loyola Academy is currently seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2027 season, beginning March 1, 2027. The Assistant Baseball Coach shall have the primary responsibilities to mentor, coach and develop high school Athletes. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the baseball coach will foster a team environment amongst the athletic community at Loyola.
Job Requirements / Essential Functions:
The Asst Baseball coach will help with the execution of campus wide events and initiatives that align diversity, equity and inclusion with the school's Catholic identity, mission, Ignatian Spirituality, and the school's commitments to celebrate, educate and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. A successful candidate for the position should be able to collaborate, partner and communicate well with faculty, staff, students and community members.
  • Emphasize the values of leadership, sportsmanship and goodness, values that lie at the core of the athletic program here at Loyola Academy.
  • The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Have previous successful club, high school or college coaching experience. Organized, hard-working and demonstrates a strong desire to develop young players. Coach will be focused on player development, implementing practice plans and other necessaryfunctions of the program.
  • Ability to coach athletes of varying abilities and assist them in developing the fundamental skills necessary to be a successful and competitive high school baseball player.
  • Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
  • Travel with the team on the bus to away contests.
  • Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage others in difficult conversations and manage conflict.
  • Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protect the assets of the institution, act ethically and with integrity, adhere to the administrative and operational policies of Loyola Academy and perform the duties of your position consistent with those policies and the institution's expectations.
  • Commitment to the principles of Jesuit education as outlined in Loyola Academy's mission statement.
  • Moderate physical activity. Requires handling equipment of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
  • Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications
  • The position requires a bachelor degree, one to three (1-3) plus years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Previous work at Loyola Academy is preferred.
  • All coaches will be required to complete ASEP or NFHS certificate and keep up with IHSA compliance requirements.
  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends.
  • Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

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Disclosure & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Loyola Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. Loyola does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Disclosure
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
The stipend range is $3,400-$9,200. The start date is March 1, 2027

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