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.

• 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