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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