Seasonal Tournament Director

Seasonal Tournament Director

As a successful Seasonal Tournament Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading, organizing, running operations, and serving as the onsite point of contact for The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen's baseball tournaments. This paid position will span from early March until late November. Our spring and fall tournaments will primarily be on the weekends, while our summer tournaments will take place on both weekdays and weekends.
Seasonal Directing Dates: March 2026 – November 2026
As a Seasonal Tournament Director, you will:
Serve as the main onsite point of contact for coaches, umpires, patrons, vendors, and Ripken staff during tournament play
Manage and direct tournament staff, including operations staff, scorekeepers/announcers, retail staff, etc.
Deal with and handle conflict that may arise during tournament operations
Master the Ripken Baseball rules to ensure fair play throughout events
Learn 'The Ripken Way' as that's 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
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 and lead staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently, while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants
This is the perfect part time job for recent college graduates and full-time professionals who have an interest in youth baseball, tournament operations, staff management, and a love for baseball.
Requirements:
Proven professional proficiency in managing staff
Prior experience in dealing with and handling conflict
Top-tier communication skills
Engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative
Strong attention to detail
Impeccable time-management and organizational skills
Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities
Flexibility to work a variable schedule, primarily on weekends and evenings
Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience in a managerial/leadership role
Previous experience within the sports sector – preferably tournament operations
Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball
Some level of experience playing baseball/softball