Overview: 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 August 2024.About The Ripken Experience Aberdeen: 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. Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
Working Conditions/Special Physical Requirements:
- Regular lifting of heavy items of 20 pounds or more.
- Exposure to extreme heat or cold.
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