Tournament Official- Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

As a successful Tournament Official, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with tournament operations at The Ripken Experience™ Disney. You will actively contribute to the success of weekend tournaments in Disney. This paid, seasonal position will span from June until July 2025.

As a Tournament Official, you will:

• Learn 'The Ripken Way' to play an integral role in operating the best baseball tournaments in the nation
• 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
• Announce youth baseball games (reading player names and advertisements), play music, run the scoreboard, relay messages to the Tournament Director, and assist our operations team with tasks around the complex
• 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
• Be considered to work other Ripken Baseball events in the future, based on performance

Qualifications:

This part-time opportunity is ideal for high school or college students, as well as individuals seeking a supplementary weekend job. Full-season commitment is not required; your availability can vary throughout the season.

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
• Availability and ability for on-site work in Orlando, FL

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

Seasonal Position Dates: June – July 2025

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