Assistant Softball Tournament Director- All-Ripken Games (Diamond Nation) 8/17-8/20

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Tournament Director in all aspects of event planning and execution
• Aid with daily operational oversight of fields, schedules, staffing, and game flow
• Serve as a key on-site decision-maker and escalation point for operational issues
• Ensure event timelines, schedules, and standards are consistently met
• Oversee adherence to tournament rules, roster guidelines, and safety protocols
• Communicate inning limits, time limits, run rules, and tie-breaker procedures to coaches and umpires
• Assist with resolving on-field disputes in a professional, calm, and solutions-oriented manner
• Supervise and support Field Coordinators and seasonal staff
• Provide guidance and direction to coaches regarding expectations, responsibilities, and player management
• Ensure coaches uphold All-Ripken standards for instruction, sportsmanship, and player safety
• Serve as a primary communication liaison between Operations, coaches, umpires, vendors, and facility partners
• Aid with managing event communication platforms (e.g., GroupMe, Event Hub, Tourney Machine)
• Support coach meetings, staff briefings, and daily operational updates
• Ensure a positive, development-focused experience for all athletes
• Address player, coach, or parent concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Enforce safety standards, medical protocols, and emergency procedures as needed
• Support assist with score reporting, standings verification, and schedule updates
• Support documentation related to staffing, incidents, and event reporting
• Provide post-event feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Represent Unrivaled Sports and the All-Ripken brand with professionalism, integrity, and energy
• Work collaboratively across departments to deliver a best-in-class event experience

Qualifications

• One or more of the following:
• 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

Preferred

• 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

Time Commitment

Event-based / seasonal position Requires availability for multi-day events, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends