Assistant Baseball Tournament Director- All-Ripken Games (Aberdeen) 9/11-9/13
On-siteAberdeen, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Support the Tournament Director in all aspects of event planning and execution for the All-Ripken Games tournament in Aberdeen, MD, from September 11-13, 2026. Oversee daily operational oversight of fields, schedules, staffing, and game flow while serving as a key on-site decision-maker for operational issues. Enforce tournament rules, roster guidelines, and safety protocols by communicating inning limits, time limits, and tie-breaker procedures to coaches and umpires. Supervise Field Coordinators and seasonal staff, guiding coaches on expectations, responsibilities, and player management to uphold All-Ripken standards. Act as a primary communication liaison between Operations, coaches, umpires, vendors, and facility partners while managing event platforms like GroupMe and Event Hub. Assist with score reporting, standings verification, and post-event feedback to ensure continuous improvement. Address player, coach, or parent concerns with professionalism and empathy to ensure a positive, development-focused experience for all athletes.
Required Qualifications
- High School Head Coaching experience
- College coaching experience
- College or professional playing experience
- Strong understanding of baseball/softball rules, tournament formats, and game operations
- Proven leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, live-event environment
- Requires availability for multi-day events, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Tournament Director, Assistant Director, or Field Coordinator
- Experience with showcase, all-star, or large-scale youth sports events
- Background in athlete development, evaluation, or event operations
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