Stipend payments vary based on factors like event budget, role complexity, location, and experience, and while Tourney Direct doesn’t set minimum rates, it ensures stipend transparency for informed decisions.
Why Do Stipend Payments or Pay Rates Vary?
Stipend payments or pay rates can vary due to several factors, including:
- Event Scope & Budget: Each event sets their own budget. Larger events with bigger budgets may offer higher stipends, while smaller events with limited resources may pay less.
- Role Complexity: Different roles (e.g., head coach vs. assistant, a coaching role vs. a recruiting role, or an onsite director role) may have varying levels of responsibility, which influences pay.
- Geographic Location: Pay rates may account for travel needs, whether the event is nearby or across the country.
- Experience & Expertise: Individuals with more experience, certifications, or qualifications may receive higher stipends.
- Demand for Talent: High-demand roles or last-minute staffing needs may result in higher pay rates.
Does Tourney Direct Set a Minimum Rate?
Tourney Direct does not set a minimum rate for stipends. Event operators have the flexibility to determine pay based on their event needs and budget.
However, Tourney Direct ensures transparency by sharing stipend amounts, allowing individuals to decide if the opportunity aligns with their expectations. This allows individuals to determine if the opportunity meets their expectations. Coaches, event staff, athletic trainers, and officials can assess whether the role and their expertise are appropriately valued.
We gather industry data and conduct annual surveys to provide insights on current rates for various staff types, considering factors like geography, experience, and position. This information is incorporated into a stipend budget calculator available to all event operators on Tourney Direct's platform, serving as one of many tools they can use when setting their stipend budgets.