Description

Position Summary
TheTournamentManageris an experienced tournament administrator responsible forthe exemplary production ofassigned TGA/LJT/USGA/Outside managed events. The Tournament Manager has knowledge and experience in the Rules of Golf and all pre-event, on-site and post-event activities required to conduct competitions at the highest level. The position requires extensive travel (between 50-100 days per year), weekend work, physical activities including lifting and extended periods outside.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the supporting staff and/or Staff in Charge (SIC) at assigned Championships and qualifying events
• Complete pre-tournament administration such as communicating with host clubs, participants and volunteers, registration, updating website, preparing media releases, etc.
• Perform / oversee on-site tournament administration duties such as golf course marking, golf course set-up, equipment set-up, rules officiating, pace of play, starting, live scoring and managing volunteers
• Works within Championship Department siting plan and sites qualifying events as assigned
• Conduct assigned championships within the established budget guidelines
• Serve as mentor to P.J. Boatwright Intern, providing guidance and support throughout their internship
• Perform other tasks and complete additional projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Two years of tournament administration experience at the national, state and regional levels
• P.J. Boatwright Internship experience preferred
• Minimum advanced certification in USGA Rules of Golf
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of tournament management systems, Golf Genius preferred
• Ability to operate events within established tournament budgets as assigned
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Microsoft Office preferred

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrated abilitytocontribute toa high-functioning team and to work cooperatively and effectively
• Superior organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Flexible with schedule and ability to work nights and weekends as assigned
• Ability to manage multiple projects, delegate duties, and work independently or with a committee
• Ambitious with ability to critically think of ways to enhance the Championship Department