Tournament Director Jobs

Sunshine Poker League offers a unique opportunity for a passionate poker player to join our team as a tournament director, responsible for managing our weekly tournaments with the goal of creating a fun and social learning experience that turns strangers into friends and friends into family. As a tournament director for Sunshine Poker League, your main responsibility is to oversee and manage the weekly poker tournaments. Our goal is to create a fun and social learning league that turns strangers into friends and friends into family one tournament at a time. We are a part of the Bar Poker Open organization and adhere to the Poker Tournament Directors Association rules. There is no buy-in to our league. The ideal candidate should have a passion for poker, be able to dedicate time to it, be quick on their feet, prioritize fun and learning over protocol, and believe that good poker directors set the tone for the tournament.

Responsibilities

1. Setting up tournaments: The tournament director is responsible for setting up tables and chips
2. Running tournaments: During the tournament, the director is responsible for managing the tournament, including handling sign-ins, keeping track of chips and blinds, enforcing rules, and settling disputes that may arise.
3. Managing equipment: The director is responsible for ensuring that all poker equipment, including cards, chips, and tables, are in good condition and ready for use.
4. Communication with league owner: The director must communicate regularly with the league owner to keep them informed of tournament progress and to discuss any issues or concerns.
5. Zoom meetings about league info: The director must participate in Zoom meetings with league officials to discuss league information, such as schedules, rules, and promotions.
6. Reading emails: The director must regularly check and respond to emails from league officials, players, and sponsors.
7. Helping with promotion for games: The director must assist in promoting the league and tournaments through social media, flyers, and other promotional materials.
8. Interacting with social media page: The director must monitor and interact with the league's social media pages to answer questions, respond to comments, and promote upcoming tournaments
9. Recording and entering tournament placement info on website: The director must keep track of tournament results and record them on the league's website or other relevant platforms. This includes entering player rankings and updating them after each tournament.

Qualifications

1. Passion for the game of poker: A strong interest in the game and a love for playing and discussing it are essential for a successful tournament director.
2. Strong communication skills: The ability to clearly and effectively communicate with players, other tournament staff, and management is crucial.
3. Knowledge of tournament rules and regulations: Knowledge of tournament rules and regulations is essential for ensuring fair play and a smooth tournament experience.
4. Time management skills: A successful tournament director must be able to manage time effectively to ensure that the tournament runs smoothly and on schedule.
5. Ability to remain calm under pressure: The ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations is crucial to the success of a tournament director.
6. Strong leadership skills: Effective leadership skills are necessary for managing the tournament staff and ensuring that everyone is working together to create a positive tournament experience.
7. Problem-solving skills: A successful tournament director must be able to quickly and effectively solve problems that may arise during the tournament.
8. Customer service skills: The ability to provide excellent customer service to players is essential to creating a welcoming and enjoyable tournament atmosphere.
9. Flexibility and adaptability: The ability to adapt to changes in the tournament schedule or unforeseen circumstances is important for ensuring that the tournament runs smoothly.
10. Experience playing in poker tournaments: Experience playing in poker tournaments can provide valuable insight into the tournament experience and help a tournament director anticipate and solve potential problems.