The Tournament Manager will assist the Athletic Program Coordinator in implementing the youth baseball and softball tournaments hosted by Whitewater Parks and Recreation located at Starin Park. The Tournament Manager will assume a managerial role, which involves performing duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Athletic Program Coordinator/Tournament Director. Equally, the Tournament Manager will help create and maintain a positive environment for all participants, spectators and staff.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Check in pre-registered teams
• Track and record scores of games
• Enforce tournament and park rules
• Arbitrate any competition disputes
• Address any concerns or conflicts
• Encourage and enforce good sportsmanship
• Manage other staff members including score keepers, concessions, field maintenance and umpires
• Assist field maintenance crew when needed including field prep and other maintenance needs
• Assist with concessions which may include cooking, cash handling and cleaning
• Administer awards when needed
• Allocate appropriate supplies and equipment to necessary fields prior to competitions; collect supplies and equipment after competitions
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Act as point person during emergency situations
• Help maintain a safe and friendly environment for participants, spectators and staff

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• Previous tournament and baseball field prep experience preferred;
• Knowledge of sporting events (baseball, softball) a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The physical demands associated with this position include and are not limited to standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting (upwards of 50lbs), talking, listening and operating simple tools. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Since all tournaments are located outside, weather elements may include rain, cold, heat, wind, freezing rain, snow, fog, etc.

The City of Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• The Tournament Manager reports to the Athletic Program Coordinator and will assume a managerial role, which involves performing duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Athletic Program Coordinator/Tournament Director.