All Ripken Games Coach (Sept '24)

As a successful All-Ripken Games Coach, you will instruct, motivate, organize, and manage a team during the All-Ripken Games events. These events will be played during September 2024.

The Ripken Experience Aberdeen is a state-of-the-art sports complex located in Aberdeen, MD. The Ripken Experience Aberdeen specializes in youth baseball tournaments bringing teammates, coaches, and families together through our Big-League Experiences. We are committed to maintaining the values and experience gained from playing the game, while making sure there's a whole lot of fun along the way.

• Lead a team in the All-Ripken Games, teaching kids ages 6-13 the fundamentals of baseball and softball, the Ripken Way.
• Manage a team through the All-Ripken Games tournament by organizing a lineup and substitutions.
• Learn how to operate the best baseball and softball evaluations/practices in the nation, from those who have created and implemented the standards and practices.
• Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for participants, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model.
• Uphold the values and brand standards established by Ripken Baseball.
• Operate instructional stations and evaluations (including hitting, pitching, and fielding).
• Observe and evaluate player performance.
• Gain knowledge of and training in management, coaching, and working independently when assisting with event operations.
• Aid in setting up and breaking down baseball/softball equipment at the start or end of each day as needed.
• Assist partner brand and agency representatives in setting up and breaking down event production equipment and promotional items.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary customer service.

• Past baseball or softball experience with a strong understanding of fundamentals; interest in coaching.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior coaching experience.
• Prior experience working with children, exhibiting the ability to be patient and understanding .
• An outgoing, friendly personality, initiative, and high level of energy.
• Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities.

• Regular lifting of heavy items of 20 pounds or more.
• Exposure to extreme heat or cold.

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