2026 Seasonal Tournament Official

Ripken Baseball•Aberdeen, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tournament Official is a paid, seasonal position at The Ripken Experience Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Maryland. The role supports weekend baseball tournament operations and helps create an engaging, positive experience for participants and guests. Officials learn “The Ripken Way” with hands-on guidance from experienced professionals and represent Ripken values and brand standards. Duties include announcing youth baseball games, playing music, operating the scoreboard, relaying messages to the Tournament Director, assisting the operations team around the complex, and serving as a baseball rules consultant. Officials provide professional customer service, work collaboratively to meet objectives, and act as positive role models. High-performing officials may be considered for future Ripken Baseball events. The posting describes the position as seasonal, with a stated anticipated period from March 2026 through November 2026; another section refers to March through November 2025. The primary workload is scheduled Friday through Sunday. Full-season commitment is not required, and availability may vary. The role requires on-site work in Aberdeen and flexibility to work weekends and evenings, with possible exposure to extreme heat or cold.

Requirements

Outgoing, friendly, engaging personality and abundant energy.
Strong communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
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.
Availability and ability to work on-site in Aberdeen, Maryland.
Familiarity with and ability to operate an iPad, sound system, and microphone.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a customer service environment.
Previous experience in the sports sector.
Genuine passion for sports, particularly baseball or softball.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply “The Ripken Way” while helping operate baseball tournaments.
Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for guests and serve as a positive role model.
Follow Ripken values and brand standards.
Announce youth baseball games, including player names and advertisements.
Play music and operate the scoreboard.
Relay messages to the Tournament Director.
Assist the operations team with tasks around the complex.
Serve as a baseball rules consultant.
Provide professional, extraordinary customer service.
Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently and provide a memorable experience for participants.
Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to learning.
Potentially work at other Ripken Baseball events based on performance.