Independent Tournament & Partnerships Director – Tennis & Pickleball

Pueblo Tennis & Pickleball Center – Pueblo, Colorado
Independent Contractor | Commission & Revenue Share

Pueblo Tennis & Pickleball Center is looking for an energetic, organized and self-motivated individual to build and direct our growing tennis and pickleball tournament program while developing sponsorships and community partnerships.

This is not an hourly or salaried position. It is an independent contractor opportunity with compensation tied directly to tournament success and sponsorship revenue.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and personally direct approximately 3 major tennis tournaments and 3 major pickleball tournaments each year
• Help develop additional smaller tennis and pickleball tournaments throughout the year
• Serve as the Tournament Director and primary point of contact for players, staff, officials, vendors and sponsors
• Take ownership of each tournament from initial planning through completion
• Manage tournament registration, scheduling, player communication and event-day operations
• Recruit players and help promote tournament participation
• Develop relationships with businesses and community partners
• Secure tournament and facility sponsorships
• Help grow PTPC's tournament program into a strong, recurring revenue source

Compensation

This position is designed to reward the contractor directly for the revenue they help create.

Tournament Revenue Share

• 25% of net operating profit from tournaments directed by the contractor

Sponsorship Commission

• 25% of net new sponsorship revenue personally secured by the contractor
• 15% of net sponsorship renewal revenue

There is no guaranteed hourly wage or salary associated with this independent contractor position.

Additional Coaching Opportunities

Candidates who are qualified to teach tennis, pickleball, or both may also have opportunities to generate additional income through:

• Private lessons
• Group lessons and clinics
• Camps
• Special tennis and pickleball programs

Coaching experience is not required for the tournament position, but it can provide a significant additional income opportunity.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Can take responsibility for an event from planning through execution
• Is organized and capable of managing multiple moving pieces
• Is comfortable approaching businesses and developing sponsorship relationships
• Has knowledge of tennis, pickleball, or preferably both
• Communicates well with players, sponsors and community partners
• Enjoys creating, promoting and running successful events
• Has an entrepreneurial mindset and wants compensation tied to the results they produce

Experience in tournament directing, sports programming, event management, coaching, sales or sponsorship development is preferred, but we are open to someone with the right combination of organization, energy and drive.

Work Structure

This is an independent contractor opportunity rather than a traditional staff position.

The contractor has significant flexibility in determining when, where and how they complete planning, sponsorship outreach and other work. Tournament dates, agreed deadlines and event responsibilities will require on-site participation.

If you enjoy tennis or pickleball, are comfortable taking charge of events, and like the idea of being rewarded directly for what you build, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $15,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe any experience you have organizing or running tournaments, sporting events, leagues, or other events.
• What experience do you have securing sponsorships, making sales, fundraising, or developing business partnerships?
• Tell us about your experience with tennis and/or pickleball, either as a player, coach, or organizer.
• Why does a commission-based opportunity where your income increases with the tournaments and sponsorships you build appeal to you?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pueblo, CO 81008

Salary : $15,000 - $80,000