Baseball Coach, Cooperstown NY - August 29- September 1

Timing: August 29- September 1, 2025

Location: Oneonta, NY 

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 August 29 – September 1 of 2025.

About Cooperstown All-Star Village: 

Cooperstown All-Star Village is a state-of-the-art sports complex located in Oneonta, NY. Cooperstown 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. *Coaches are paid a daily rate contingent on the role*

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in the All-Ripken Games, teaching kids ages 7-13 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:

• Past baseball or softball experience with a strong understanding of fundamentals; interest in coaching
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior coaching experience
• Prior experience working with children, exhibiting the ability to be patient and understanding 
• An outgoing, friendly personality, initiative, and high level of energy
• Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities

Working Conditions/Special Physical Requirements:

• Regular lifting of heavy items of 20 pounds or more
• Exposure to extreme heat or cold

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