Seeking Applications for Commissioner

LPRT COMMISSIONER POSITION 2027
About the LPRT
The Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) is a corporation dedicated to promoting women’s professional racquetball in the United States and around the world.
The LPRT is seeking an energetic person to serve as LPRT Commissioner beginning January 2027. The Commissioner is the principal administrative and operational leader of the tour and works with the Board of Directors (Board) to execute and administer Board policies. The Commissioner is responsible for developing the yearly tour calendar, managing the pro divisions at all tour events, working with tournament directors to ensure prize money, maintaining the tour membership roster, convening member meetings, and working with the Board on administering other Board policies, identifying and securing tour sponsors to cover operating expense, and other LPRT activities. The Commissioner is expected to travel to all tour stops with expenses covered by LPRT.
Key Responsibilities
The Commissioner will: ● Develop and maintain the annual LPRT tournament calendar in coordination with the Board and tournament directors. ● Organize and oversee the successful operation of all LPRT events, including scheduling, player registration, tournament requirements, prize money, and related logistics. ● Serve as the primary point of contact for LPRT players and tournament directors and maintain consistent communication throughout the season. ● Maintain the LPRT membership roster and run player meetings. ● Develop, cultivate, and secure new Tour sponsors while maintaining relationships with existing sponsors. ● Ensure sponsor commitments and promotional obligations are fulfilled. ● Represent the LPRT with players, sponsors, tournament directors, media, fans, and other racquetball organizations, including USA Racquetball, the International Racquetball Tour (IRT), and the International Racquetball Federation (IRF). ● Attend monthly Board meetings and provide regular updates on Tour operations, tournaments, membership, sponsorship, and other priorities. ● Execute Board-approved policies and initiatives and make routine operational decisions within established budgets and policies.
● Identify opportunities to increase Tour revenue, player participation, fan engagement, media exposure, and the overall sustainability of the LPRT.
Expectations
The Commissioner is expected to: ● Organize and oversee a minimum of six Tier-1 LPRT or Grand Slam events. ● Be on-site at every LPRT Tier-1 or Grand Slam event during the season. ● Attend monthly Board meetings. ● Maintain regular communication with players, tournament directors, Board of Directors, and sponsors. ● Develop and actively pursue sponsorship opportunities. ● Represent the LPRT professionally at tournaments and other appropriate events. The workload will vary throughout the year, with substantially greater time commitments during tournament weeks and periods of event planning and sponsorship development.
Compensation
The Commissioner position is a volunteer leadership position with a minimum average commitment of 15 hours per week, with additional time required during tournament periods and other high-demand periods.
The LPRT will reimburse reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred while performing authorized duties on behalf of the Tour. In addition, the Board may approve additional compensation based on factors such as
● New sponsorship revenue secured
● Renewal revenue from sponsorships originally secured by the Commissioner
● The number of Tier-1 Tour stops
● Achievement of other mutually agreed-upon annual objectives
● Other measures established by the Board at the beginning of each calendar year.
Term
The Commissioner serves at the discretion of the Board. The Board seeks a minimum2-year commitment to ensure continuity in tournament planning, sponsorship development, and Tour operations. Extensions may occur by mutual agreement of the Commissioner and the Board.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess skills/experience in:
● Organization
● Partnership/sponsorship development and relationship management
● Working with diverse stakeholders (players, potential sponsors, the Board, tournament directors, and other racquetball organizations such as U.S.A. Racquetball, International Racquetball Tour, and International Racquetball Federation)
● Event/tournament management
● Passion for women’s professional racquetball
● Spanish-language proficiency strongly desired
Letter of Interest and Selection Process
Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest, resume, and at least three professional references to the LPRT Board at info@lprtour.com by November 2, 2026.
Letters of interest should address the following:
1. What excites you about the opportunity to serve as Commissioner of the LPRT?
2. What skills or experiences do you have that would make you effective in the role of Commissioner?
3. Examples of relevant experience organizing events, managing projects, developing partnerships or sponsorships, and working with diverse groups to achieve a common goal.
Selection Timeline
● Letter of Interest Deadline: November 2, 2026
● Interviews: Late November - Early December, 2026
● Selection: Mid December, 2026
● Start Date: January 1, 2027