Tournaments Operations Lead — On-Site

Iowa Travel Industry; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, IA seeks a Tournaments Coordinator to support planning, organization, and execution of all tournaments and skills competitions. The role will serve as Tournament Director for assigned events and lead responsibilities throughout the season.

The position requires on-site work, weekend and evening hours, and travel to tournament locations. Strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in sports administration, are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Recreation Administration, or related field preferred; equivalency considered.
• Previous experience in sports administration, event management, tournament operations, or customer service preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage game schedules for assigned tournaments, balancing team requests, age divisions, skill levels, umpire availability, and facility availability.
• Schedule intern staff for assigned tournaments and coordinate meals for tournament staff.
• Ensure all required team documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted timely for assigned tournaments.
• Assist with tournament communication, weather updates, scheduling changes, and sending team document reminders.
• Support event preparation, facility setup, and post-tournament cleanup activities.
• Provide rule interpretations and final decisions in disputes during tournament play or skills competitions.
• Monitor tournament registrations and waitlists; assist teams with registration, payments, discounts, transfers, and selection.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, IA seeks a Tournaments Coordinator to support planning, organization, and execution of all tournaments and skills competitions. The role will serve as Tournament Director for assigned events and lead responsibilities throughout the season.

The position requires on-site work, weekend and evening hours, and travel to tournament locations. Strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in sports administration, are essential.