Part-Time, Seasonal, Weekend Position
Earn up to $400 in a Single Weekend
The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc. (MYAS) was originated in 1991 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization dedicated to improving the delivery of youth sports services to young athletes, coaches
and parents. The MYAS is Minnesota's largest multi-sport organization focused solely on youth athletics
with more than 150,000 kids participating in our programs annually. The MYAS is a central
clearinghouse for youth sports, serving as an information channel linking hundreds of youth
associations, coaches and thousands of parents.
WAGE/HOURS

• The wage and hours for the position vary depending upon the duration and size of the

tournament.

• We offer one-, two-, and three-day tournaments. It is possible to earn $400 for a tournament.
• The majority of the opportunities would be in the spring and summer months with limited fall

and winter opportunities available.

• We would prefer that the tournament directors would be available 1-3 weekends per month

during the busier spring and summer months.

• This is a part-time, seasonal position. Therefore, MYAS tournament directors are not eligible for

any MYAS employee benefits.
NATURE OF WORK
Tournament directors are responsible for:

• The complete on-site setup and tear down of all provided materials including tournament

brackets, sponsorship advertising, rules, directional signage and more.

• Checking in teams prior to their participation to ensure that they comply with the participation

rules for that tournament.

• Ensuring the duties of the host group and officials are being adequately covered.
• Communication with coaches, players and fans.
• Handing out trophies or other awards.
• Updating scores.
• Handling situations with weather, complaints, and other issues as they arise.
• Picking up the tournament supplies at the MYAS office, typically on Friday morning, and

dropping them off on Monday.

• Positively conducting yourself as an MYAS representative.

TRAINING

• Full training, including spending a tournament as a paid assistant to a veteran tournament

director, is provided for all new tournament directors.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General sports knowledge with a higher level of familiarity of the sports of basketball and

baseball

• Ability to express themself clearly and concisely
• Ability to communicate and respond effectively with the public

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of or working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration or Parks and

Recreation or related program is preferred but not required

• Experience working in recreation, sports or related field

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, any letters of recommendation and other documentation to the email
address below.
THERE IS NO CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES.
Send to:
Jeremy Innes
jeremy@myas.org
and
Bobby Strickland
bobby@myas.org
The MYAS does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual
orientation or marital status in employment or the provision of services.