Senior Tournament Manager (Contract – 4 Weeks)

About MotifTales LLC At MotifTales LLC, we bring stories to life through premier events, engaging experiences, and top-tier project management. We are currently overseeing an ongoing, high-profile golf tournament and seeking an experienced, highly organized Senior Tournament Manager to lead and execute operations over the next 4 weeks.

Position Overview The Senior Tournament Manager will take immediate ownership of daily operations, vendor management, staff supervision, and logistical execution for our ongoing golf tournament. Working closely with executive leadership, sponsors, venue staff, and volunteers, you will ensure a seamless experience for players, spectators, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities - Tournament Operations & Logistics: Oversee daily operations, course flow, schedule management, and real-time problem-solving throughout the remaining weeks of the event.

- On-Site Leadership: Direct on-site staff, event coordinators, and volunteers; provide clear direction and maintain high operational standards.

- Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for venue management, catering, security, broadcasting/media, and third-party vendors.

- Player & VIP Relations: Ensure high-touch service and smooth logistics for players, special guests, VIPs, and event sponsors.

- Budget & Resource Tracking: Monitor day-to-day event expenses, inventory, and equipment management to keep operations within budget and schedule.

- Safety & Compliance: Ensure full adherence to venue policies, safety regulations, and emergency protocols.

Qualifications & Experience - Experience: 5+ years of experience in senior-level event management, specifically with large-scale sporting events or golf tournaments.

- Leadership: Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, volunteers, and vendor network under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.

- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; confident acting as a primary liaison for executives, sponsors, and venue executives.

- Problem Solving: Strong adaptability and crisis management skills to troubleshoot real-time challenges on-site.

- Availability: Must have full flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as dictated by the tournament schedule over the 4-week period.