Tournament Director

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for speech and debate? Are you skilled at managing tournament operations, handling communications, and delivering exceptional experiences for participants? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Tournament Director at the Professional Speech and Debate Association (PSDA).

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and the face of PSDA during tournaments

  • Oversee all aspects of tournament operations, including logistics, scheduling, and participant management

  • Handle tournament crises and ensure timely resolution of issues that may arise

  • Conduct tournament orientations and provide clear instructions to participants

  • Coordinate with tabulation and judging staff to ensure smooth tournament flow and accurate results

  • Interact with participants, coaches, and judges to ensure a positive and engaging tournament experience

  • Facilitate award ceremonies and present awards to deserving participants

  • Respond to emails and inquiries promptly and professionally during and in between tournaments

  • Create tournament invitations and communicate important details to participants

  • Maintain effective communication with tournament staff, participants, and stakeholders

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in tournament directing, preferably in the speech and debate field

  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to handle high-pressure situations

  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to build rapport with diverse groups of participants, coaches, and judges

  • Familiarity with tournament software, such as Tabroom or Joy of Tournaments, is a plus

Compensation: As a Tournament Director at PSDA, you will be compensated for your valuable contributions. The compensation package includes a competitive daily rate of $250 per day when hosting a tournament, in addition to a 10% profit share based on tournament performance.

To Apply: If you possess the necessary qualifications and are ready to take on the responsibility of being the face of PSDA during tournaments, we invite you to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to admin@prosda.com.

Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

  1. Describe your experience as a tournament director and any notable achievements.

  2. How do you ensure a positive and engaging tournament experience for participants?

  3. Share an example of a challenging situation you faced as a tournament director and how you successfully resolved it.

Join us at PSDA and be at the forefront of delivering exceptional tournaments, fostering a vibrant speech and debate community, and contributing to the financial success of our organization!