Manager, Championships (U.S. Girls' Junior and U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur)

About the position

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org. About this role: The Manager, Championships plays a critical role in supporting the successful planning and execution of the U.S. Girls’ Junior and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships. This position maintains a balanced portfolio of responsibilities across both outside-the-ropes operations and inside-the-ropes competition support with a focus on championship operations, USGA Office Management, player services, committee relations, host club relations and planning. The Manager works closely with host clubs, vendors, volunteers and USGA departments to ensure a best-in-class championship experience and contributes to broader departmental projects and other USGA championships as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Lead for outside-the-ropes planning and on-site execution, including player registration, accommodations, signage, volunteer coordination, host club gifts, food and beverage services and overall vendor coordination
  • Serve as a point of contact for the Host Club committee and staff for all championship planning efforts
  • Serve as a point of contact for players and lead all player services efforts
  • Work closely with Championship Administration in managing championship related equipment and coordinating all shipping and receiving related to each event
  • Coordinate with relevant USGA departments (i.e., Player Relations, Partnerships, Communications, Marketing, etc.) to integrate services and functions into championship operations
  • In collaboration with the Championship Directors, work closely with Regional Affairs on championship invitations/assignments/needs
  • Serve as the main point of contact for USGA Office operations, rules officials and championship-week logistics
  • Support inside-the-ropes tasks as requested such as hole locations, course marking, pace of play preparation and Rules documentation
  • Assist the Championship Director with site visits, budgeting and host manual development
  • Serve in a supporting role at other USGA Championships
  • Support other USGA Championships in Rules and operational capacities as assigned
  • Duties may include course marking, pace of play monitoring, Rules administration, vendor coordination, on-site logistics, crowd management and shuttle operations
  • Participate in internal task forces or working groups as assigned
  • Contribute to documentation updates, training materials, and refinement of championship best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 4+ years work experience in golf tournament administration or related field
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in working with host clubs, committees and vendors
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a service-oriented mindset
  • Comfort with public speaking and working in fast-paced championship environments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning internal platforms and systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently; anticipated travel – approximately 80-100 days per year

Nice-to-haves

  • Demonstrated ability in golf tournament administration (both inside and outside the ropes) at the national, state or regional level is preferred
  • Working knowledge of the Rules of Golf and experience with course setup and marking (score of 90 or higher on PGA/USGA Rules Exam preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
  • Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
  • Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
  • Off-site team building events
  • On-site gym and golf simulator
  • Professional development opportunities
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