Overview: As a successful Tournament Official, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with tournament operations at The Ripken Experience™ Elizabethtown. You will actively contribute to the success of tournaments in Elizabethtown, KY. This paid, seasonal position will span from approximately Spring 2024 through Summer 2024. This part-time opportunity is ideal for high school or college students. As a Tournament Official, you will:
- Announce youth baseball games (reading player names and advertisements), play music, operate the scoreboard, relay messages to the Tournament Director, and assist our operations team with tasks around the complex.
- Learn 'The Ripken Way' to play an integral role in operating world class baseball tournaments.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Preferred Experience:
- 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.