Overview
As a successful Traveling National Youth Baseball and Softball Instructor you will be responsible for running youth baseball and softball day-camps and assisting with all phases of camp operations on a multi-week tour.
As a Traveling National Youth Baseball and Softball Instructor, you will:
- Join a continuous youth baseball and softball tour traveling across the country, teaching children ages 5-13 the fundamentals of baseball and softball, the Ripken Way.
- Travel from city to city across the United States to host one-day baseball and softball clinics free of charge for local kids.
- Learn how to operate the highest quality baseball and softball clinics in the nation from those who have created and implemented the standards and practices for an elevated experience.
- Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for clinic participants, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model.
- Operate sport-specific instructional stations including hitting, pitching, infield, outfield, and agility.
- Gain knowledge, experience, and training in management, coaching, and leadership while also working independently to assist with clinic operations.
- Make a positive impact on both children and local communities across the United States.
- Uphold the values and brand standards established by Ripken Baseball.
- Assist partner brand and agency representatives in event operations by setting up and breaking down production equipment and promotional items.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism while going above and beyond to provide extraordinary customer service.
- Aid in setting up and breaking down baseball and softball equipment at the start and end of each day as needed.
- This position is paid with a bi-weekly stipend and can also be used for college credit.
- Travel Expenses (Hotel, Vehicles, and Gas) are included as a part of the position when on the tour as well as one team meal per week.
Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to be on the road traveling across the United States non-stop from mid-April through the end of August. All applicants MUST be available the ENTIRE stint.
- Passion for both coaching and leading large groups of children.
- Past baseball experience with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the game.
- Prior experience working with children, demonstrating patience, and being compassionate.
- An outgoing, friendly personality with excellent communication skills, strong initiative, and a high level of energy.
- Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior coaching experience.
- Childcare, safety, and/or CPR training.
- Prior customer service experience.
- Previous experience managing a small group of peers.
