Tournaments Manager – Multiuse Fields
About the Company:
Future Legends Complex, located in Windsor, Colorado, is the premier destination for sports and events. Opening in phases that began in Fall of 2022; it is designed to host guests for national, regional, and local sports tournaments, events, leagues, and more. An hour north of Denver, Future Legends is the nation’s new elite facility for athletes of all ages and skill levels.Our complex is a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor multi-sport training and events facility that will make a positive impact on the local community and surrounding area, as well as nationally. This multi-faceted project will feature proven services, innovative programs, and exemplary management practices in conjunction with state-of-the-art sports spaces, and cutting-edge training elements.With diamonds, multi-purpose fields, an indoor dome, professional stadium, esports arena, hotels, team dormitory/village, banquet/event spaces, restaurants, and retail amenities all aimed at providing a one-of-a-kind experience, the future of sports is here.
Position Summary:
The Tournament Manager will report to the Director of Tournaments and be responsible for the planning, execution, and success of all assigned sports programs on the facility’s baseball/softball diamonds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee detailed tournament budgets.
- Communicate with coaches, managers, and administrators to recruit and place teams in tournaments.
- Develop a contact database for teams, coaches, and administrators.
- Maintain event technology software and registration platform to provide the best experience for consumers.
- Provide customer support from the registration process through tournament completion.
- Manage tournament daily schedules, competition formats, and bracketing.
- Register and sanction tournaments with appropriate governing bodies as needed.
- Lead tournament setup, breakdown, and post-event reconciliation.
- Manage tournament on-site operations, including team check-in, team communication, referee/official scheduling, event crew/volunteer scheduling, dorm readiness, and ancillary tournament events.
- Serve as the point of contact for tournament-related paperwork, emails, and phone calls.
- Collaborate with the Facilities Department and Events Department on logistical plans and needs for tournaments.
- Coordinate with the Marketing Department to implement the marketing plan for tournaments and ensure public relations and collateral material reinforces brand direction and market awareness.
- Work with the Sponsorship Department to execute partner activations, efforts, and strategies.
- Create a positive tournament experience for the fans and participants.
- Provide support to multi-purpose field Tournament Manager and dome Tournament Manager during their events.
Experience, Skills, and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Sports Management; Master’s Degree preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of youth baseball and/or softball (i.e. rules, organization, travel team industry, etc.).
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in sports and youth tournament event planning and management.
- Sports-specific experience in business administration, budgeting, marketing, sales, and operations.
- Strong online database and document management proficiency.
- Excellent communication skills with teammates, external partners, and customers.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to make quick and logical decisions.
- Comfortable working long hours, weekends, outdoors, on your feet, and lifting up to 50lbs.
Compensation and Perks:
- Annual salary commensurate with experience starting at $50k
- Paid sick leave/vacation time.
- Medical benefits
- Regular team events (lunches, sporting events, outings, etc.)
***Future Legends is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law. Answers to application questions will be utilized for job-related information only.