Job Description

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 Myrtle Beach:

The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach is a state-of-the-art sports complex located in Myrtle Beach. The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach 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.
Compensation: $400 per event

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