Sports Tournament Manager Job at KemperSports (West Henderson)

New

Sports Manager

This position is responsible for developing and implementing sports programming....

Location

United States , West Henderson

Salary:

Not provided

KemperSports

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA or BS degree preferred
5 years applicable sports league or tournament management experience, preferably in the youth sports or recreation industry
Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management, marketing, sales, public relations and community relations
Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to analyze and solve problems
efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision
work flexible hours as required, including nights/weekends
Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations

Job Responsibility

Develop the seasonal local sports calendar that works within the expected season and calendar
Build relationships with media, hotels, convention contacts, youth and adult sports associations, civic organizations, etc. to promote leagues, camps, special events, open play, and tournaments
Develop and organize groups, special events, and tournaments, and manage communication between departments to help ensure coordination of activities
Maintain positive relationships and communicate clearly, tactfully, and persuasively with employees, customers, and outside contacts as applicable
Ensure that all employees, especially customer-contact personnel, fully understand all pertinent details to maximize customer satisfaction
Monitor facility activities and make recommendations to improve customer service and/or operational efficiencies
Represent the Company in meetings and/or presentations with various clients, municipalities, and other outside agencies regarding the marketing-related plans and strategies
Review and analyze internal and external market information, which reflects customer purchase, usage, and satisfaction with Company products and services
Monitor and track results of marketing and sales efforts, analyze budget variances and recommend revised action plans to achieve budgeted goals
Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to marketing, youth, and adult sports publications and organizations

Fulltime

Director of Sports Travel and Group Sales

The Director of Sports Travel and Group Sales is responsible for driving occupan...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Villatel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field
5+ years of sales experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated success in hotel/resort group sales, sports tourism, or team travel sales
Familiarity with the high school and/or collegiate athletics landscape, including how athletic departments make travel decisions
Strong negotiation, contracting, and presentation skills
Experience with group sales CRM and property management systems
Ability to travel regionally and work evenings/weekends around tournament and event schedules

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy to attract traveling sports teams, high school and collegiate sports teams traveling to the Orlando area for competitions, tournaments, and championships
Build a robust pipeline by prospecting athletic departments, sports governing bodies, tournament directors, and travel procurement contacts at schools and universities
Identify and pursue relationships with sports event operators, tournament hosts, and multi-sport complexes in the greater Orlando area
Stay current on the regional sports tournament calendar to proactively target incoming teams and events
Manage the full sales cycle from initial inquiry through contract execution, rooming list coordination, and post-stay follow-up
Develop customized group packages that leverage the resort's private villa inventory to meet the specific needs of athletic teams (e.g., multi-bedroom configurations for team cohesion, athlete recovery amenities, coach/staff accommodations)
Negotiate group rates, attrition terms, and added-value inclusions that remain competitive while protecting resort revenue
Partner with Revenue Management to optimize villa inventory and pricing across peak tournament seasons
Serve as the primary relationship manager for athletic departments, team travel coordinators, and group accounts
Cultivate partnerships with local and regional sports venues, sports tourism organizations (e.g., Sports ETA members, Visit Orlando), and tournament management companies

Fulltime

Sports Coordinator

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of sports pr...

Location

United States , Shelby Township

Salary:

Not provided

KemperSports

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA or BS degree preferred
5 years applicable sports league or tournament management experience, preferably in the youth sports or recreation industry
Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management, marketing, sales, public relations and community relations
Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to analyze and solve problems
efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision
work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends
Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations

Job Responsibility

Develop the seasonal local sports calendar
Build relationships with media, hotels, convention contacts, youth and adult sports associations, civic organizations, etc. to promote leagues, camps, clinics, special events, open play, and tournaments
Develop and organize group outings, special events and tournaments and manage communication between departments
Monitor facility activities and make recommendations to improve customer service and/or operational efficiencies
Represent the Company in meetings and/or presentations with various clients, municipalities, and other outside agencies
Review and analyze internal and external market information
Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments
Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related marketing and sales reports
Cross train other key staff members
Perform other duties as appropriate

Fulltime

New

Youth Sports Manager

This position is responsible for the development, sales, and implementation of y...

Location

United States , Saraland

Salary:

Not provided

KemperSports

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA or BS degree preferred
3 years applicable sports league or tournament management experience, preferably in the youth sports or recreation industry
Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management, marketing, sales, public relations and community relations
Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to analyze and solve problems
efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision
work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends
Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations

Job Responsibility

Develop the seasonal local sports calendar that works within the expected season and calendar
Build the registration within the sports platform to capture registrations and facilitate the teams and schedules
Recruit coaches to support the programming, including facilitating the process for any required training or certifications
Build relationships with youth sports associations, civic organizations, etc. to promote leagues, camps, special events, open play, and other sports opportunities
Develop and manage communication to existing databases to promote leagues
Represent the leagues in meetings and/or presentations with various clients, municipalities, and other outside agencies regarding the marketing related plans and strategies
Maintain positive relationships and communicate clearly, tactfully, and persuasively with employees, customers and outside contacts as applicable
Monitor facility activities and make recommendations to improve customer service and/or operational efficiencies
Review and analyze internal and external market information, which reflects customer purchase, usage, and satisfaction with Company products and services
Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to marketing and youth sports publications and organizations

Fulltime

New

Venue Operations Director

Our client is a local sports council responsible for delivering large-scale, wor...

Location

Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

Salary:

Not provided

Carter Murray

Expiration Date

July 19, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Operations, Sports Management, or a related field
10+ years of experience in large-scale football operations, preferably within international sports tournaments or major global events
Proven expertise in venue operations, crowd management, and spectator experience delivery
Strong experience managing multi-site operations and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership capability in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across government and private entities
Experience in the GCC region is preferred
Arabic language skills are an advantage

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of venue, fan, and city operations across all tournament locations
Ensure safe, efficient, and seamless spectator experiences across all venues on matchdays
Oversee integrated operations including crowd management, wayfinding, queueing, and spectator services
Manage accreditation, access control, and venue management protocols across all sites
Align venue operations with security, transport, and key stakeholder activities
Drive venue readiness planning including venue familiarization, operational testing, and coordination
Lead the setup and operation of Venue Operations Centres (VOCs), ensuring effective reporting and issue resolution
Coordinate host city operations including municipal services, transport planning, and emergency response readiness
Oversee fan engagement initiatives, city branding, and presentation standards across host cities
Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all venues, maintaining operational excellence throughout the tournament

Fulltime

Director of Tournament Golf Event Sales

The Director of Tournament & Event Sales is responsible for generating, managing...

Location

United States , Morgan Hill

Salary:

100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Year

KemperSports

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in planning and managing sports tournaments or similar events
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in using business and data analysis tools
A customer-centric mindset
Work as a Team Player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service

Job Responsibility

Tournament & Event Sales Development: Proactively solicit and secure golf tournaments, corporate outings, charity events, and group bookings
Respond to inquiries, conduct site tours, and prepare customized proposals and contracts
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new and returning tournament clients
Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary contact for all tournament clients from booking through execution
Build long-term partnerships to encourage repeat business and referrals
Ensure all client needs, expectations, and contractual obligations are clearly communicated and fulfilled
Event Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed tournament plans including timelines, pairings, contest setups, scoring, and food & beverage coordination
Collaborate with golf operations, food & beverage, and outside services to ensure event readiness
Coordinate tournament materials including signage, sponsor requests, and on-course setup
Financial Management: Prepare pricing, proposals, and event budgets to maximize profitability

Fulltime

Readiness Manager

Help prepare the UK & Ireland to deliver a world-class tournament. UEFA EURO 202...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience contributing to or leading readiness and testing programmes for a major event or complex operation
Strong understanding of programme governance, risk management and assurance
Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and delivery partners
Advanced report writing and presentation skills
The ability to translate complexity into clear, structured plans
Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively

Job Responsibility

Lead the programme that ensures we are truly ready
Manage the design and delivery of a Readiness Concept for UK&I 2028 across the partnership
Implementing an exercise and simulation programme
Coordinating a testing programme
Rolling out an assurance programme across 9 stadiums, 8 cities and 4 nations
Establishing the Tournament Steering approach, including the development of C3i structures, Tournament reporting and the operating model for the EURO 2028 Tournament Hub
Work across delivery partners, UEFA and multiple jurisdictions to ensure lessons are captured, risks are understood and controls are embedded well before tournament time

What we offer

25 days holiday
Contributory pension
Private Medical Insurance

Fulltime

Impact & Sustainability Manager (Data & Insights)

The Role: To lead and guide the UK & Ireland 2028 Limited's (the Local Organisin...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience managing complex evaluation projects, particularly in a major events or sporting context
Experience of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks across multi-stakeholder projects
Strong understanding of the social impact and environmental sustainability sectors
Managing external suppliers to fixed deadlines

Job Responsibility

UK&I 2028 lead for overall Tournament evaluation, working with UK Sport (project lead) and appointed suppliers to deliver high-quality economic, social and environmental impact reporting, including representing UK&I 2028 on the Tournament Evaluation Steering Group
Create and manage the UK&I 2028 monitoring and evaluation framework for impact and sustainability partnership projects, capturing performance indicators and reporting at regular intervals
Work with tournament partners including government partners and host football associations to guide and manage effective data collection across the Community Programme partnership projects
Provide support for environmental sustainability reporting (led by UEFA and external supplier) across UK&I 2028 and Host Cities
Oversee monitoring and evaluation of any social impact commitments made by tournament sponsors and suppliers
Content management for the tournament's Community Programme Online Hub, working with tournament partners and an appointed supplier to populate project information from Host Association, Host Nation and Host City partners to create clear and effective signposting material
Manage additional research and insight commissioned by the impact and sustainability team to inform ongoing programme development
Work collaboratively with internal UK&I 2028 teams including the Project Management Office to tell the story of the tournament through data and insight
Maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of tournament evaluation stakeholders including UEFA, government partners, football association partners, commercial partners, third sector funding partners, and suppliers
Champion sustainability integration across all tournament operations, influencing partners and internal teams to adopt responsible, inclusive and climate-conscious practices

What we offer

Competitive salary
25 days holiday
Pension
Private medical insurance

Fulltime

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