World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
Tournament Director
Job Description
“Using the platform of baseball to develop future leaders”
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
LETTER FROM DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
The strategic vision of World Baseball Academy is to develop leaders who positively impact the world.
In order to accomplish our vision, we must fulfill our mission. WBA mission is to use the platform of baseball to exemplify excellence and leadership
beyond the game.
It is our hope that we can find a Tournament Director who shares our philosophy, values, and passion to achieve our mission and vision. WBA is
grateful for our Board of Directors and Staff who are dedicated to finding the right person to fit this role within organization.
To apply for this position, please read the entire job description and see further details at the conclusion of this packet.
Thank you in advance for your interest and consideration!
- Andy McManama, Director of Operations
Owned & Operated By WBA
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The World Baseball Academy has a unique history that has helped position this organization for some great things to come!
The founder, Caleb Kimmel, is a homegrown native of Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2000, while still in college, Kimmel worked alongside his father in forming Between The Lines,
LLC that served as the event planner for the annual Hoosier Classic Summer Baseball Tournaments. After graduating college in 2003, Kimmel expanded Between The Lines by
beginning to add baseball instructional programs to complement the established tournaments.
In December of 2003, Between The Lines became a tenant at the Tahcumwah Facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was in that same year some dynamic leadership crossed paths.
Steve Sotir, the former Director of Player Development for the International Baseball Federation (IBAF), had become a key administrative leader within Southwest Allen County
School systems. However, Sotir had never really had the opportunity to utilize his unique baseball background while residing in Fort Wayne. Kimmel and Sotir began to envision
what could happen if established quality event planners partnered up with the international experts within the game. It was in those brainstorming sessions that the World
Baseball Academy emerged. Sotir brought in the leadership of Dr. Darin Van Tassell and Larry Bryant—key international baseball leaders who all have had a great impact on the
growth of the game globally. Van Tassell, a professor of International Studies, was the Baseball Competition Director of the 2008 Olympics Baseball Games in Beijing. Bryant is
a professor of health. These three men met at Georgia Southern University during their playing days and early college coaching days.
In 2007, these four leaders began to develop plans that combined the well-established local baseball programming in Fort Wayne with international opportunities around the world.
Van Tassell, Bryant and Sotir created the name “World Baseball Academy” to capture the essence of “teaching” the game of baseball. “Academy” represents the concept of being
a student of the game. “Baseball” is the platform by which we can get the attention of young people, build a relationship with them, and educate them on the fundamentals of the
sport and of life. “World” captures the essence of our global vision.
In 2008, The World Baseball Academy, Inc became an official 501(c)3 nonprofit with the focus of developing leadership through the game of baseball. As the vision progressed,
World Baseball Academy replaced Between The Lines as a primary baseball tenant at the Academy of Sports & Health (ASH) Centre (formerly called "Tahcumwah"). In 2012,
the World Baseball Academy consolidated with another nonprofit to become the owners and operators of the ASH Centre, a 26-acre campus located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In
2016, World Baseball Academy completed a major renovation to the indoor campus with plans to completely transform the outdoor campus in the spring of 2017. As of today,
World Baseball Academy, Inc is an established organization that is serving nearly 3,000 young people and making a substantial economic and social impact on the community of
Fort Wayne!
FOUR T’S OF IMPACT
TRAINING
Skill & Leadership Development
TEAM SUPPORT
TOURNAMENTS
TRIPS
Team practice & game play facilities
Hoosier Classic Tournaments
Int’l Baseball Mission Trips
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
THE OPPORTUNITY
Impact Today on the Community:
Over 3,200 kids served in WBA programs
Over 300 at-risk youth involved in mentoring
150-170 teams annually participating in Hoosier Classic Tournaments
Over $1 Million in economic impact each year
Over 80,000 people frequenting the ASH Centre facility
Future Impact on the Community (over the next 10 years):
Triple the number of kids served per year
Triple the number of games played per year at the ASH Centre
300+ teams participating in Hoosier Classic Tournaments
Estimated $17 Million of economic impact over 10 years
FIRST CLASS FACILITIES
Earthwork begins in spring of 2017
Phase One construction will include renovating three
current fields to include artificial infields, natural grass
outfields, first class lighting, irrigation and expansion of
field dimensions.
Renovations will enable WBA to grow programming,
increase the number of games played and number of
kids served, and increase economic impact on the
community.
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
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Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and people management skills
Effective organizer and leader – able to ‘plan the work, then work the plan’
General understanding of baseball knowledge and rules interpretation
Ability to juggle several competing responsibilities – “wear several hats”
Technical abilities to assist in management of social media efforts of World Baseball Academy
Humble and hard-working demeanor
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Passion for impacting youth with a positive attitude, reflecting WBA’s Core Character Traits: Integrity, Knowledge, Discipline, Perseverance,
Respect, and Initiative.
Strong attention to detail – drive for excellence and personal accountability; a strong customer service attitude
Entrepreneurial mindset – always reevaluating the process and looking for continuous improvement
Thinker and a Doer that works toward full team engagement
Management competency and interpersonal skills to work effectively with peers, customers and in a cooperative team environment
Creative thinking skills, combined with strong business mindset
Ability to foster relationships with adults and youth
Able to multi-task, managing various areas of the tournament event(s)
Basic knowledge of fiscal control and budgeting of tournaments
Seasonal Weekend / Evening Hours in Spring/Summer
Basic Calendar Outline – Tournament Director Position
Manual labor of ballfields involved
Initial Plan
Work day / Special Event involvement
 Jan – March:
Assist in Promotions of Tournaments / Baseball Instruction (Light)
Willingness to work with at-risk youth mentoring
 April – July:
Execute Tournaments (Heavy)
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Aug – Oct:
Nov – Dec:
Execute Tournaments (Light) / Baseball Instruction (Light)
Assisting in Promotions of Tournaments / Baseball Instruction (Medium)
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Year Round:
Assist with WBA Social Media marketing efforts
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
EXECUTE TOURNAMENTS
April - July (main demand)
March & October (less demand)
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Execute the Hoosier Classic Tournaments within the expectations and
values of the World Baseball Academy
o Excellent Communication
o Be respectful to customers and out of town guests at all times
o Ability to give motivational Leadership Talks
o Games start on time
o Recording scores accurately and producing timely updates
Fields & Tournament Scheduling
o Help coordinate with area sites needs prior, during, and post
tournament
o Communicate Tournament details to participating teams prior to
the start of their first game, then info as needed after that
o When weather occurs, rescheduling/adjusting schedule
commonly occurs
o Coordinate with umpires for weather/re-scheduling needs
Conflict Resolution
o Positively interact and assist in conflict resolution within
tournament atmosphere
o Maintain positive speech at all times
Management of Tournament Staff
o Manage Admissions staff
o Manage Concession staff
o Manage Tournament Site Directors
o Monitor hours of all tournament staff
 Note: Director of Operations will support the efforts of
training the part-time positions listed above.
A Typical Tournament Schedule
o Tournaments are mainly Friday thru Sunday events
o Light demand midweek for pre-tournament needs and posttournament summary reports
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BASEBALL INSTRUCTION
September - March
Assist with following WBA instructional programs:
o At-Risk Scholarship Programming
o Group Programming
o Annual Eric Wedge Baseball Camps
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
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Tournaments (April – Oct)
o Assisting with tournament administrative details as needed
 Scheduling, contacting coaches prior to event,
preparing pre-tournament packets for coaches, etc.
Assist with WBA work projects and work days (On Occasion)
Assist in management of indoor facilities (Nov – March)
SOCIAL MEDIA
Year ‘round
Assist in development & maintenance of WBA social media efforts
o Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
o Constant Contact Newsletter, Eblasts
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION:
The mission of World Baseball Academy is to use the platform of baseball to exemplify excellence and leadership beyond the game.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
The ASH Centre - 1701 Freeman Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
ORGANIZATIONAL WEBSITE:
www.worldbaseballacademy.com
ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMS (Annually):
Lease Agreements / Indoor Rentals (Non-Program):
Outdoor Ballfield Usage (Non-Program Rentals):
Hoosier Classic Baseball Tournaments (WBA Program):
Baseball Instruction (WBA Group Programs & Camps):
Scholarship Program (At-Risk Youth)
Baseball Instruction (WBA Personal Instruction):
Workday / Special Event Volunteers
Leadership Development & Internships:
International Baseball Trips:
60,000+ people impacted
15,000+ people impacted
5,000+ people impacted
800+ players
400+ players
150+ players
125+ people
35+ people
20+ people
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
SALARY / BENEFITS / INCENTIVES
Position:
Tournament Director
Reports To:
Andy McManama, Director of Operations
The Tournament Director of World Baseball Academy will oversee the execution of the Hoosier Classic Tournaments. This person will function as the
leader of the tournament staff and will manage the event(s) from start to finish.
Aside from oversight of the seasonal tournaments, the Tournament Director will be involved in WBA baseball programming, management assistance, as
well as assisting with WBA’s social media efforts. This position will include various roles that are designed to work within an annual 2,000 hour
schedule for a full-time position.
The Tournament Director will have a real advantage by having Andy McManama and Caleb Kimmel (CEO) as a strong support for the Tournament
Director with an emphasis on executing events with excellence.
A humble and hard-working demeanor is essential to the success of the Tournament Director position and s/he will be most effective by continuing to
grow the image and positive reputation of the organization within the Fort Wayne community.
Full-Time Position:
Negotiable Salary (Based on experience and skills sets)
Benefits:
Health Reimbursement Plan Available
Growth Potential:
WBA is gaining significant momentum in the transformation of the ASH Centre Sports Complex. The tournament area of our
operations, under proper leadership, is positioned to rapidly grow due to outdoor upgrades. The potential expansion of this
area of the operations allows for personal growth development, increase in salary, and adjustments in scope of responsibilities.
World Baseball Academy, Inc. – 501(c)3 Non Profit
TO APPLY FOR POSITION, PLEASE SEE BELOW:
Email cover letter, resume, and references to:
Email Questions on Position to:
[email protected] or fax to 260-436-1507
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