Dates: September 4th-7th, 2025

Location: Aberdeen, MD

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 September 2025.

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 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 10-16 the fundamentals of 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

·        Be considered to work other Ripken Baseball events at the conclusion of the event, based on performance

·        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

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.