We are growing our Tournament Directing staff!

ACBL is seeking Local Tournament Directors in central and southern California and North or South Carolina.

The Local Tournament Director is assigned as a staff member to ACBL-sanctioned tournaments in or near their geographic area. The Local Tournament Director is a developmental rank; with increased skills and experience comes the opportunity for rank advancement, increased responsibilities and additional tournament assignments.

Our Tournament Directors help ensure a welcoming, enjoyable and competitive experience for all members and other players. Tournament Directors are the face of the ACBL and embrace the ACBL mission: to promote, grow and sustain the game of bridge and serve the bridge-related interests of our members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer the Laws of Duplicate Bridge as well as ACBL regulations at all assigned ACBL-sanctioned tournaments.
• Monitor playing areas to ensure response times for Director calls reflect our commitment to professional standards of excellence in player service and administration of the Laws of Duplicate Bridge.
• Assist with event and tournament reporting, processing events and posting results.
• Help ensure the player experience is positive and comfortable.
• Assist with the selling process.
• Assist with playing-area logistics to provide player comfort, safety and ease of play.
• Represent the game of bridge and the ACBL in a positive and encouraging way.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Local Sectional Director assessment.
• Three years of bridge playing experience.
• One year of bridge directing experience.
• Intermediate technology skills; experience with ACBLscore and Bridgemates is preferred.
• Ability to administer the Laws of Duplicate Bridge in a fair and consistent manner.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to tournament worksites.

Interested? Qualified candidates may send a resume to nrosenb@acbl.org.

ACBL is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please email elections@acbl.org to request additional information.