Tournament Assistant, Amateur Championships and Rules

SIRC; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Canada is looking for a Tournament Assistant to contribute to the Amateur Championships department. The role involves extensive travel across the country to assist in various amateur competitions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and physical endurance for working in various conditions. The position is contract rather than permanent, lasting from March to October 2026, with a flexible schedule and travel requirements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; must have a valid G Driver's License.
• Interest in traveling for multiple weeks at a time.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Manage tournament administration and operations effectively.
• Travel extensively across Canada for tournaments.
• Provide customer service and support during championships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Flexibility

Physical endurance

Education

University and/or College recent graduates preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tournament Assistant, Amateur Championships and Rules

Title: Tournament Assistant, Amateur Championships and Rules
Reports to: Coordinator, Amateur Championships and Rules
Location: Golf Canada Head Office
Status:Full Time Contract – March – October 2026
Ideal Start Date: March 9, 2026
End Date:October 9, 2026

OVERVIEW

Golf Canada is looking for one (1) qualified applicant to serve as a tournament administration and operations assistant within the Amateur Championships department. This individual will be a key contributor in preparation for the 2026 golf season and will also act as an ambassador for Golf Canada within the communities hosting our competitions and ultimately be responsible for promoting the Golf Canada brand, as well as the game of golf.

The Tournament Assistant, Amateur Championships will be assigned a tournament schedule from May to October and will travel across the country to help conduct amateur/professional qualifiers and Golf Canada’s National Amateur Championships. They will meet and interact with many people, including (but not limited to) the following: future players of the PGA and LPGA Tours, members of the Golf Canada Board of Directors and Governors Council, PGA of Canada members (professionals & general managers), and golf course superintendents.

Staff will travel to various tournaments across the country, spending a great deal of time together striving to achieve common objectives and must be willing to work in a team atmosphere and learn with other team members to effectively solve problems and difficult situations. This role will be assigned to work approximately 5-6 competitions from May – October and will travel extensively throughout the summer. Travel methods and distances for events will vary between driving and flying to host venues.

Opportunities to support other Golf Canada competitions and initiatives (ex: National Golf League Finals, RBC Canadian Open, CPKC Women’s Open, First Tee – Canada, etc.) may also be available.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Tournament Administration 60%

• Manage all screening requirements for host clubs, tournament officials, and staff.
• Manage quota submissions with respective Tournament Directors and provincial associations for all National Championships.
• Assist with all aspects of tournament administration as required, including marketing and communications, volunteer management, and purchasing and inventory management.
• Provide customer service to championship entrants, including the processing of tournament applications, responding to inquiries, and managing entry fees with the Accounting department.
• Manage the submission and tracking of officials expenses at each championship.
• Management of Volunteer Management System (Trust Event Solutions) for officials and host club volunteers.
• Write and proof-read documents, coordinate meetings and day-to-day administrative tasks, as required.
• Maintain amateur championships websites, landing pages, and tournament information pages, updating as needed.
• Support player recruitment by liaising with provincial and national golf federations to recruit top amateurs from around the world to compete in our National Amateur Championships.
• Ensure there is full compliance of the Respect in Sport training program for any parents involved in junior championships.
• Serve as the central point of contact for any amateur championship inquiries from players or parents.
• Assist with administrative tasks associated with the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and support the Tournament Director with all aspects of the championship.

2. Tournament Operations 30%

• Support the respective Tournament Director in all aspects of the championship and/or qualifier.
• Drive the equipment truck and trailer to various championship and/or qualifier sites across Canada, as required.
• Tournament set-up, preparation, and tear down of equipment and signage on the golf course and around the host venue.
• Golf course set-up and preparation for championship play (ie. course-marking).
• Provide support to tournament officials and assist with the ‘Starting and Scoring’ of players.
• Managing tournament equipment/signage/supplies inventory, maintenance, and replenishment both on-site and at Golf Canada’s head office
• Assist with training for all tournament volunteers.
• Support the logistics and operations for the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, including equipment procurement, inventory management, and championship set-up and tear down.
• Assist with media and public relations tasks (capturing content, facilitating interviews, etc.).
• Provide on-site support to host club volunteers and facilitate training sessions at host clubs.
• Deliver customer excellence to all partners, volunteers, players and participating host club staff.
• Represent Golf Canada in a professional manner at all times.
• Other duties or special assignments as required.

3. Rules of Golf Administration 10%

• Assist with administrative tasks to receive and organize tournament officials’ work records and certificates.
• Manage any Rules of Golf publication orders by shipping and receiving orders and responding to inquiries.
• Support any other tasks as related to Golf Canada’s Rules of Golf programs.

Note: Golf Canada’s regular hours of work are 40 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week including a one-hour lunch.However, the demands of your position may mean that your hours of work will vary, may be irregular and will be the hours required to meet the objectives of your employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• University and/or College recent graduates preferred.
• Valid G Driver’s License and clean driving record (verified by respective transportation authority).
• Willingness to work flexible work hours and during inclement weather conditions.
• Must have an interest to travel and spend multiple weeks away from home at a time.
• Willingness to endure physical labour (ex: heavy lifting) on daily basis.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, stakeholders and the public in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment.
• Highly motivated individual with resiliency under pressure.
• Positive attitude with the ability to self-start and take an active leadership role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with driving a trailer is not required (training provided) but considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is not required but considered an asset.
• Golf knowledge or experience is not required but considered an asset.

APPLICATION DETAILS

How to apply: Pleasesubmityour cover letter and resume through the job posting link on Golf Canada’sCareer Pageby11:59pm, January 4, 2026.Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and youth across our programs. The successful candidate willbe requiredto provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment.

Golf Canada’s core values are “Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability” and while these are included in each employee’s offer of employment and annual employment letters, these core values are also an integral part of the Golf Canada’s recruitment, hiring and annual review process.

Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplacein order tobuild an inclusive workforce where all employeeshave the opportunity toreach their potential. Golf Canadaprovidesequal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangementsin order tosupport staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair andequitableaccess throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the recruitment team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.