Aberdeen IronBirds Seasonal Positions
US$15 / hr base salary
Posted 3 Jan 2025
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Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.
Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.
The Aberdeen IronBirds, an Attain Sports team, are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, operating in founders Bill and Cal Ripken, Jr.'s home town. Recently elevated to a full-season club, the IronBirds are excited to offer career opportunities for new or experienced sports professionals. Seasonal employees working for the IronBirds will have the opportunity to learn the business of baseball and gain experience that will be valuable in full time employment in any sports organization.
Positions Include:
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Baseball Operations Associate
- Plays a crucial role in the gameday operations, helping to make a professional and smooth baseball game according to MLB Player Development rules and operations. BOAs will be trained in a variety of different gameday tasks, including, but not limited to:
- On-field Batperson: Collecting bats after each at bat, delivering balls to umpires)
- Field Timing Coordinator (FTC): Operating the in-game field timing clocks between pitches, at bats, and innings; communicating via two-way radio with on-field umpires to resolve issues
- MLB Stringer: Operate live feed of on-field action via MLB’s stringer software for the Gameday feature on MiLB.tv and the MiLB At-Bat app
- Grounds: Care and maintenance for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium’s playing surface, batting cages, and bullpens to provide the highest quality playing experience for the IronBirds and opponents
- Visiting Clubhouse Assistant: Assist the visiting clubhouse manager in maintaining the clubhouse and providing service to visiting teams according to MLB clubhouse amenities rules and team needs
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by IronBirds management
- Plays a crucial role in the gameday operations, helping to make a professional and smooth baseball game according to MLB Player Development rules and operations. BOAs will be trained in a variety of different gameday tasks, including, but not limited to: