Ripken Baseball

Ripken Baseball

Baseball Coach, Diamond Nation NJ - August 18-21, 2025

Ripken Baseball - Part Time
Flemington · NJ
Coach · Event Operations/Management
Timing: August 18-21, 2025
Location: Flemington, NJ

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 18-21 of 2025. 
 
About Diamond Nation: 
Diamond Nation is a state-of-the-art sports complex located in New Jersey. Diamond Nation 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 7-13 the fundamentals of baseball, 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 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 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
 
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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