What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baseball Coach, Pigeon Forge - August 14-17, 2025 position at Ripken Baseball?
Timing : August 14-17, 2025
Location : Pigeon Forge, TN
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 the dates of August 14-17 2025.
About The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge :
The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge is a state-of-the-art sports complex located in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge 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
- Be considered to work other Ripken Baseball events at the conclusion of the event, based on performance
Requirements :
Working Conditions / Special Physical Requirements :
