EMPLOYMENT
Director of Softball
Softball Assistant Coach
Lead Softball Skills Coach
Softball Fielding/Catching Instructors
Support Staff
Softball Hitting Instructors
Softball Pitching Instructors
Front Desk Job
VSA is a busy sports training facility searching for a very responsible, personable, professional, and engaging individual to join our team as a Support Staff member! As a support staff member, you are the first point of contact when guests walk through our doors as well as the last person they see when they leave.
Job Requirements:
Must be self-motivated and work well under minimal supervision.
Must be able to multitask.
Ranging from 15-30 hours/week (possibility for more)
MUST be available weeknights and weekends
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Job includes:
A wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:
General cleaning responsibilities
Greeting and checking in guests
Directing guests
Processing transactions
Registering clients for events using our computer software
Answering phones/taking messages/transferring phone calls
Driving the Zamboni (ice resurfacing)
Maintaining pro-shop appearance
Skate Sharpening
Skate Baking
Potentially bartending (cans and bottles only)
Operating pizza oven
Operating golf simulators and other sports tehcnology
Supervising/facilitating youth drop-in sports and day camp events (kickball, flag football, wiffleball)
And other fun miscellaneous tasks ensuring that we are offering a great guest experience at Valley Sports Academy!
Training pay beginning at $10.00/hour increasing after 30-day review
Apply today by downloading an application on our website.
Email applications to rosie.peterson@valleysports.academy or drop off in person at our facility!
Job Description
Director of Softball- The Director of Softball at Valley Sports Academy will be in charge of overseeing the softball program and player development. The Director of Softball will work closely with our Director of Baseball/Softball&Baseball Operations to ensure that Valley Sports Academy and Guardians Softball remains a strong softball program.
Job Description: Oversee everything Valley Sports Academy/Guardians Softball including:
- Player Development Responsibilities
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- Coach/Lead private lessons, clinics, camps, programs, and Guardians Softball practices and games
- Develop and assist with technical development and philosophies for all VSA softball coaches
- Create a training curriculum for different aged and skilled softball players
- Direct/Lead our Guardians Softball Program
- Work with Softball & Baseball Operations on Softball offerings which include:
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- Softball Training Programs
- Softball Camps
- Softball Clinics
- VSA Hosted Softball Tournaments
- VSA Hosted Softball Leagues
- Softball Specific Lesson Offerings
- Guardians Club Softball
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- College recruitment for our Guardians Softball players
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- Creating a Softball Culture
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- Develop a softball culture focused on:
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- Development
- Building character
- Building work ethic
- Being good teammates
- Doing what’s right
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- Creating a mindset for softball players at all ages and skill levels that you come to VSA to develop
- Relationship creation and retention
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- Will work closely with Director of Baseball/Softball&Baseball Operations along with all other Softball and Baseball staff
- Being able to problem solve
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- Create positive working relationships with staff
- Being flexible and open to new ideas
- Providing feedback that will help the softball program and all of Valley Sports Academy grow
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- Creating relationships with surrounding associations and high schools within a 90-minute radius
- Creating relationships with non-VSA coaches
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- Trying to get them to come to VSA for:
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- Showcase events
- Pro Days
- Camps
- Clinics
- ETC.
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- Managing Staff
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- Assist in hiring and overseeing the softball instructors and coaches
- Managing the Ball Field space
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- Work with all Softball/Baseball staff to make sure space is clean and organized throughout the year.
Job Qualifications Needed:
- Played or coached at a college or professional level.
- Great teamwork skills
- Great time management skills
- Great imagination to get outside of the box.
- Ability to train and develop softball players ages 3-22+
- Most importantly have a passion for developing softball players!
VSA Mission: To provide athletes the most comprehensive, in-depth training experience to help them reach their next level.
VSA Vision: Create a sports mecca to connect passionate athletes to those that will help them to their next level.
VSA Values:
- We expect Progress not Perfection
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- You don’t have to be perfect, but you do have to give 100% effort, 100% of the time.
- We do what is Right
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- Reliable, consistent, and accountable with our actions at the highest level of integrity.
- Diversity makes us Stronger
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- Diversity in people, experiences, talents, and perspective is fuel for a stronger community and inspires us to deliver our best.
- We strive for Relentless Self-Development
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- Constant pursuit of comprehensive development, with innovative techniques, in and out of our comfort zones.
- We don’t Wish for it, we Work for it.
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- Desired results are earned, not given. At all levels of participation, athletes, coaches, employees, and members will give their utmost effort.
Salary Range: $40,000-50,000
Email Resume to cj.koehler@valleysports.academy
Guardian Softball Assistant Coach
The Guardians Assistant Coaches at Valley Sports Academy will assist our high-level club softball teams. The Assistant coaches will work closely with our Director of Softball and Guardians Softball Head Coaches to ensure that Valley Sports Academy and Guardians Softball remains a strong softball program.
- Responsibilities
- Ability to relate to all athletes and provide athletes with knowledge to help them improve all aspects of their game
- Have an ability to work closely and support a Guardians Softball Head Coach.
Job Qualifications Needed:
- Played or coached at a high level in the game of softball.
- Great teamwork skills
- Great time management skills
- Great imagination to get outside of the box.
- Ability to train and develop softball players ages 3-22+
- Most importantly have a passion for developing softball players!
To apply please email cj.koehler@valleysports.academy and include your resume.
Lead Softball Skills Coach– The Lead Softball Skills Coach at Valley Sports Academy will be in charge player development and trainings for VSA. The Lead Softball Skills Coach will work closely with our Director of Softball and Director of Baseball/Softball&Baseball Operations to ensure that Valley Sports Academy and Guardians Softball remains a strong softball program.
- Player Development Responsibilities
- Coach/Lead private lessons, clinics, camps, programs, and Guardians Softball practices and games
- Develop and assist with technical development and philosophies for all VSA softball coaches
- Work with our Director of Softball on offerings which include:
- Softball Training Programs
- Softball Camps
- Softball Clinics
- VSA Hosted Softball Tournaments
- VSA Hosted Softball Leagues
- Softball Specific Lesson Offerings
- Guardians Club Softball
- College recruitment for our Guardians Softball players
- Managing the Ball Field space
- Work with all Softball/Baseball staff to make sure space is clean and organized throughout the year.
Job Qualifications Needed:
- Played or coached at a college or professional level.
- Great teamwork skills
- Great time management skills
- Great imagination to get outside of the box.
- Ability to train and develop softball players ages 3-22+
- Most importantly have a passion for developing softball players!
Hitting Instructors–
Softball Hitting Instructors at Valley Sports Academy will lead various personal, small group and team trainings. The Hitting instructors will work closely with our Director of Softball and Lead Softball Skills Coach to ensure that Valley Sports Academy and Guardians Softball continues to advance all athletes.
- Player Development Responsibilities
- Provide high-level hitting instruction to all athletes in various environments.
- Be able to break down hitting in different ways for each athlete depending on ability.
- Managing the Ball Field space
- Work with all Softball/Baseball staff to make sure space is clean and organized throughout the year.
- Work with our Director of Softball on offerings which include:
- Softball Training Programs
- Softball Camps
- Softball Clinics
- Softball Specific Lesson Offerings
- Guardians Club Softball
- College recruitment for our Guardians Softball players
Job Qualifications Needed:
- Played or coached at a high level in the game of softball.
- Great teamwork skills
- Great time management skills
- Great imagination to get outside of the box.
- Ability to train and develop softball players ages 3-22+
- Most importantly have a passion for developing softball players!
Fielding/Catching Instructors–
Softball Fielding/Catching Instructors at Valley Sports Academy will lead various personal, small group and team trainings. The Fielding/Catching instructors will work closely with our Director of Softball and Lead Softball Skills Coach to ensure that Valley Sports Academy and Guardians Softball continues to advance all athletes.
- Player Development Responsibilities
- Provide high-level fielding/catching instruction to all athletes in various environments.
- Be able to break down fielding/catching in different ways for each athlete depending on ability.
- Managing the Ball Field space
- Work with all Softball/Baseball staff to make sure space is clean and organized throughout the year.
- Work with our Director of Softball on offerings which include:
- Softball Training Programs
- Softball Camps
- Softball Clinics
- Softball Specific Lesson Offerings
- Guardians Club Softball
- College recruitment for our Guardians Softball players
Job Qualifications Needed:
- Played or coached at a high level in the game of softball.
- Great teamwork skills
- Great time management skills
- Great imagination to get outside of the box.
- Ability to train and develop softball players ages 3-22+
- Most importantly have a passion for developing softball players!
Pitching Instructors
Softball Pitching Instructors at Valley Sports Academy will lead various personal, small group and team trainings. The Pitching instructors will work closely with our Director of Softball and Lead Softball Skills Coach to ensure that Valley Sports Academy and Guardians Softball continues to advance all athletes.
- Player Development Responsibilities
- Provide high-level pitching instruction to all athletes in various environments.
- Be able to break down pitching in different ways for each athlete depending on ability.
- Managing the Ball Field space
- Work with all Softball/Baseball staff to make sure space is clean and organized throughout the year.
- Work with our Director of Softball on offerings which include:
- Softball Training Programs
- Softball Camps
- Softball Clinics
- Softball Specific Lesson Offerings
- Guardians Club Softball
- College recruitment for our Guardians Softball players
Job Qualifications Needed:
- Played or coached at a high level in the game of softball.
- Great teamwork skills
- Great time management skills
- Great imagination to get outside of the box.
- Ability to train and develop softball players ages 3-22+
- Most importantly have a passion for developing softball players!