Ripken Baseball

Ripken Baseball

Baseball Coach, Lafayette LA - September 11-14, 2025

Ripken Baseball - Part Time
Lafayette · LA
Coach · Event Operations/Management
Timing: September 11-14, 2025
Location: Lafayette, LA

Overview: 
As a successful All-Ripken Games Coach, you will instruct, motivate, organize, and manage a team during the All-Ripken Games events. This event will be played September 11-14 of 2025.
 
About Broussard Sports Complex: 
Broussard Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art sports complex located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Broussard Sports Complex 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 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
·         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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