Experience Camp Instructor
Ripken Baseball, Inc.
Aberdeen, MD
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 02/07/18
Aberdeen, MD
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 02/07/18
Job Summary
As a Baseball Instructor for Experience Camp at Ripken, you will:
- Work 2-4 weeks at our Aberdeen, MD location, instructing kids ages 9-16 the fundamentals of baseball, the Ripken Way
- Absorb training quickly and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help uphold the values established by the Ripken name and brand
- Gain a thorough understanding of the operations processes that take place to facilitate camps
- Work with Ripken staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants
- Create and facilitate a fun, dynamic atmosphere for kids, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model
- Divide the sport-specific areas (hitting, pitching, and fielding), grouping tasks, and coordinating resources
- Serve as an overnight counselor for campers who are staying with us for the week
- Aid in setting up and breaking down baseball equipment at the start or end of each day as needed
- Assist in setting up and breaking down the check-in station, along with any promotional items
- Convey and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times while providing extraordinary customer service
We require:
- Prior work experience in customer service environment
- Prior Baseball experience with strong understanding of fundamentals
- Passion for sports; interest in coaching
- An outgoing, friendly personality, excellent communication skills, strong initiative, and high level of energy
- Strong detail-orientation, with ability to problem-solve
- Some experience in working with kids, exhibiting the ability to be patient and understanding
- Good time-management skills
- Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities
Preferred:
- Prior coaching experience
- Prior high school/college baseball experience
- Childcare, safety, and/or CPR training
What’s in it for you:
- Learning 'The Ripken Way' how to operate one of the best baseball camps/clinics in the nation, from those who have created and implemented the standards and practices
- Working for one of the most respected names in the game of baseball
- Gaining knowledge of and training in management, coaching, and working independently when assisting with camp operations
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