Assistant Director, Championship Admin

United States Golf Association (USGA); Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Golf Association (USGA) seeks an Assistant Director, Championship Administration in Liberty Corner, NJ to steer in-house administration of major championships, including entries, exemptions, and qualifying. You will build strategic relationships with Allied Golf Associations and support modernization efforts while guiding a small team.

You bring a BS/BA with 6–10 years in golf tournament administration, deep Rules of Golf knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA degree or higher from an accredited institution with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability in golf tournament administration at national, state, or regional level is strongly preferred
• Must be knowledgeable in the Rules of Golf
• Unquestioned character and integrity
• Ability to problem solve, think creatively, evaluate an operation & identify potential issues/solutions
• Must be very personable and able to manage relationships with a variety of key stakeholders
• Exceptional leadership, communication and managerial skills
• Anticipated travel - approximately 30-40 days per year

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Senior Women's Open and U.S. Adaptive Open Championships, including oversight of the entry, exemption and qualifying process
• Develop relationships with organizational partners
• Support Qualifying Modernization, Exemption Events, and Championship equipment
• Assist in conduct of other USGA championships and special projects
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Championship Administration team and two direct reports
• Respond to tickets related to entry process, qualifying withdrawals, etc.

Skills

Golf tournament administration

Rules of Golf knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA degree or higher

Job description

United States Golf Association (USGA) seeks an Assistant Director, Championship Administration in Liberty Corner, NJ to steer in-house administration of major championships, including entries, exemptions, and qualifying. You will build strategic relationships with Allied Golf Associations and support modernization efforts while guiding a small team.

You bring a BS/BA with 6–10 years in golf tournament administration, deep Rules of Golf knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills.