Job Alert: Commonwealth Soccer Programs Seeking Tournament Director

CSP Seeks Tournament Director

Since 1997, Commonwealth Soccer Programs has been a soccer management company based in Richmond, VA, dealing with club consultation, tournament management, camps, team training, and more. We are currently operating 10-14 tournaments, with several of those being in Florida.

CSP is looking for a qualified candidate to manage a team in the operations of these tournaments.

This is a specific list of duties that will be included in the Tournament Director’s duties:

• Oversee the general operations of the tournament
• Scheduling
• Promotion/Marketing
• Instructing the staff and coordinating internal communication
• Tracking team entries and team checks
• Organization of vendors and obtaining sponsors
• Finalizing game brackets
• Communicating with teams
• Arranging game officials
• Organizing site facilities
• Establish, follow and evaluate tournament budget
• Responsible for the recruitment, scheduling and oversight of event volunteers
• Responsible for all permits necessary for the event
• Ensure all financial obligations are concluded in a timely manner
• Document standard procedures for job position as well as a calendar year timeline of activities
• Implementing the policies and rules of the tournament
• Creating a positive tournament experience for the fans and participants
• Resolving any conflicts amicably
• Meeting predetermined goals that can include finances, attendance and number of participants
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in running a tournament-type event preferred
• Knowledge of the sport, event planning and marketing experience required
• Good communication skills, strong writing and organizational skills
• Knowledge of computers with data entry, word processing and email capability mandatory
• Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, dependability and well-spoken
• Self-motivated, require minimal supervision and strong leadership qualities
• Must have initiative!
• Working relationships with current soccer organizations, DOC’s, Technical Directors is a plus.

Qualified applicants should send resumes, with references and cover letters to Steve Lovgren at steve@cspsoccer.net .  If you have further questions, please feel free to email.