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American Golf

Tournament Sales Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

Job Purpose The Tournament Sales Manager drives revenue through the proactive acquisition, planning, and execution of golf tournaments and group outings. This role cultivates strong relationships ...

American Golf

Tournament Sales Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

Job Purpose The Tournament Sales Manager drives revenue through the proactive acquisition, planning, and execution of golf tournaments and group outings. This role cultivates strong relationships ...

Life Time

Pickleball Tournament Organizer

Omaha, NE · On-site

Actively manage expenses of tournaments, including labor, officials (where applicable), ordering supplies, while reducing or eliminating non-essential expenses. Recap tournament financials post event.

Life Time

Pickleball Tournament Organizer

Garland, TX · On-site

Actively manage expenses of tournaments, including labor, officials (where applicable), ordering supplies, while reducing or eliminating non-essential expenses. Recap tournament financials post event.

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How much do tournament manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for tournament manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tournament Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tournament Manager, you need strong event planning, organizational, and leadership skills, often supported by a degree in sports management or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, registration platforms, and scheduling tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities help you manage teams, participants, and unexpected challenges. These skills and qualities ensure smooth tournament operations, participant satisfaction, and the overall success of the event.

What are some common challenges faced by Tournament Managers when organizing large-scale events, and how can they be addressed?

Tournament Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating schedules for multiple teams, managing last-minute changes, and ensuring smooth communication among staff, participants, and vendors. Handling logistics like venue setup, technology integration, and contingency planning for unexpected issues (e.g., weather or technical difficulties) are also key aspects. To address these, strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and the use of event management software are highly recommended. Building a reliable team and having clear protocols in place help ensure the event runs smoothly and efficiently.

What are Tournament Managers?

Tournament Managers are professionals responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing competitive events, such as sports tournaments, esports competitions, or gaming leagues. Their duties include coordinating schedules, managing registrations, securing venues, communicating with participants, and ensuring that rules and regulations are followed. They also handle logistics, such as equipment setup and scorekeeping, and often address any issues that arise during the event. Effective Tournament Managers possess strong organizational and communication skills to ensure the smooth execution of tournaments.

What is the difference between Tournament Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectTournament ManagerEvent Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant experience in sports or gaming, certifications in event managementSimilar credentials, often with event planning certifications
Work EnvironmentSports venues, gaming arenas, or online platformsConference centers, hotels, or corporate settings
Industry UsageSports, esports, gaming tournamentsCorporate events, social gatherings, conferences
Primary FocusOrganizing and managing tournaments, brackets, and schedulesPlanning and executing various types of events

While both roles involve event planning, a Tournament Manager specializes in organizing competitive events like sports or esports tournaments, focusing on brackets, schedules, and participant management. An Event Coordinator handles a broader range of events, including conferences and social gatherings, with a focus on logistics and overall event execution.

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Infographic showing various Tournament Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,525 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Tournament Manager

USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary:

USTA/MIDWEST SECTION

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023

No Inquiries Please



TITLE: Tournament Manager

POSITION STATUS Full Time


FLSA STATUS: Exempt


LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN

REPORTS TO: Director of Competitive Tennis

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1895, the USTA Midwest, Inc. is part of the national governing body of the sport of tennis in the United States. We celebrate our collaborative work environment that draws people who are passionate about their jobs. A diverse, dynamic organization, USTA/Midwest, Inc. is dedicated to growing the game of tennis for all people throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of West Virginia and Kentucky.The USTA/Midwest, Inc. is the second largest section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA, Inc.) and is comprised of 13 Districts that make up the Midwest Section. Our mission is to Innovate, Promote, and Grow the game of tennis. Anyone can play no matter their level. For more information, visit the USTA/Midwest, Inc. at www.midwest.usta.com.

So, join us and lets tennis!


WHO YOU ARE:

The Tournament Manager will oversee all Junior and Adult tournaments, including 10 and under for juniors. They will train and educate tournament directors, parents, and providers on USTA Tournament Regulations, Serve Tennis, and best practices. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills and is able to work well independently as well as on a team. Must be willing to work occasional hours outside of the regular work schedule.


WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON:

  • Organize and manage the Midwest junior and adult tournament schedule
  • Oversee the yearly tournament application, sanctioning, and approval process for Midwest junior and adult tournaments
  • Regularly review events to confirm compliance with regulations and quality standards
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on Serve Tennis and Tournament Desk software, competitive tournaments, and player rankings and ratings
  • Educate and conduct training sessions for coaches, parents, and providers on the Junior and Adult Competitive Pathways and Regulations
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on events run in the competitive space to include understanding selection and seeding processes, withdraw procedures, court scheduling, and inclement weather policies
  • Create and provide resources and materials to support District staff and tournament directors
  • Work with USTA National Staff to ensure compliance and implementation of new opportunities
  • Collaborate with other USTA Sections to share industry leading information and best practices
  • Serve as staff support for the USTA Midwest Junior Competition Committee and Officials Committee
  • Various other job duties as required

BENEFITS

Whats in it for you?

  • We offer a robust 401K Plan
  • 20 Paid Time Off (PTO) days awarded your first year
  • In addition to medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer short-term and long-term benefits and life insurance
  • A starting salary to commensurate with experience
  • Paid travel and job-related expenses


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Four-year college degree is required
  • At least three years of a tennis related job experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of administration of tennis programming and/or tournaments, preferred
  • Experience with Serve Tennis tournament platform, preferred
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, preferred
  • Exceptional customer service skills and/or experience with volunteers, required
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail, required


Environmental Conditions - Amount of Time

General office environment

Outdoor weather conditions Under 1/3

Moderate Noise


TRAVEL

Overnight travel 5%

State to State within the Midwest Section (Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio)

Occasional National Meeting Trips


HOW TO APPLY:

Resumes with cover letters accepted through July 31, 2023

Please send resume to https://ustamidwest.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The USTA/Midwest Section is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.