• Job Title: 2026 Seasonal Tournament

• Entity: The Ripken Experience Aberdeen

• Reports To: Michael Maimone

• Pay rate: $15/hr

• Location: Aberdeen, MD

• Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

• End Date: November 2026

About Property: As a successful Tournament Official, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with tournament operations at The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen. You will actively contribute to the success of weekend tournaments in Aberdeen.

Position Summary: This paid, seasonal position will span from March until November 2025. The primary workload is scheduled between Friday and Sunday each week.

As a Tournament Official, you will:

• Learn 'The Ripken Way' to play an integral role in operating the best baseball tournaments in the nation

• Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for guests, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model

• Adhere to the Ripken values and brand standards, ensuring a consistent representation of excellence

• Acquire expertise in tournament operations through hands-on guidance from seasoned professionals

• Announce youth baseball games (reading player names and advertisements), play music, run the scoreboard, relay messages to the Tournament Director, and assist our operations team with tasks around the complex

• Serve as a baseball rules consultant

• Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary customer service

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, displaying initiative, desire, and determination to champion the values associated with the Ripken name and brand

• Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently, while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants

• Be considered to work other Ripken Baseball events in the future, based on performance

Qualifications: This part-time opportunity is ideal for high school or college students, as well as individuals seeking a supplementary weekend job. Full-season commitment is not required; your availability can vary throughout the season.

Preferred:

• Prior work experience in a customer service environment

• Previous experience within the sports sector

• Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball

Working Conditions / Special Physical Requirements:

• Outgoing, friendly personality

• Top-tier communication skills

• Engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative

• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills

• Familiarity and capability to operate an iPad, sound system, and microphone

• Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities

• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including weekends and evenings

• Ability to endure potential exposure to extreme heat or cold

• Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD

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