Assistant Manager, Championship Administration

United States Golf Association (USGA); Liberty Corner (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Golf simulator

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

United States Golf Association (USGA) seeks an Assistant Manager in Championship Administration at its Liberty Corner, NJ campus. The role focuses on in-house admin for national championships, entries, exemptions, and equipment, partnering with Amateur Operations to ensure excellence.

You will manage equipment orders, policy administration, and customer inquiries, while supporting on-site events and special projects. Strong organizational skills and 2+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience desired.
• Tournament administration experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to lead and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur Championships.
• Oversee the Championship and Qualifying Equipment ordering.
• Assist by responding to players, officials and AGAs with inquiries about entry, transfers and withdrawals.
• Oversee the Performance Policy and No-Show/No-Card Policy at USGA qualifying.
• Support customer-service objectives of the department and assist on-site as needed.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Well organized

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Modem technology

Job description

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.

The USGA's Championship Administration Team is a collaborative group of eight that oversees the in-house administration and planning details that support the successful execution of 15 National Championships. We are the beginning of the player journey - managing the Championship entry platform and a high volume of player inquiries through our commitment to excellent customer service. The team operates across four key pillars, each held to a high standard of execution: customer service, exemptions and exemption events, Championship equipment, and IT. A primary function within Championship Administration is working collaboratively with 55 Allied Golf Associations to conduct approximately 650 USGA Qualifiers each year. We work in close partnership with our Championships Department to support the Championship experience for all. We are looking for a teammate with an interest or background in golf administration and a strong attention to detail to join our team. We are building for the next chapter of Championship Administration and are looking for someone energized by the details that build defining moments in USGA Championship history.

About This Role

The USGA's Championship Administration team is responsible for the in-house preparation and administration of USGA championships, including entries, exemptions, qualifying and equipment. The Assistant Manager, Championship Administration will manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur Championships, which includes entries, exemptions, and qualifying. This role will oversee the Championship and AGA qualifying equipment in partnership with Amateur Operations. This role will also oversee the USGA Performance Policy and No-Show/No-Card Policy at USGA Qualifying. In addition, this role will provide support for fulfilling the overall customer service objectives of the department.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur Championships:
  • Annual Qualifying Site and Exemption Review
  • Application and Exemption Preparation
  • Entry Opening and Closing
  • Correspondence to Players, Officials and Allied Golf Associations
  • Allocation of Places and Alternate Process
  • Championship Pairings
• Oversight of Championship and Qualifying Equipment:
  • Responsible for ordering of qualifying and championship specific items throughout the season, including all Championship inside-the-ropes items and USGA qualifying items such as coolers, tee markers, hole flags, medals, and plaques
  • Championship Administration team lead for ordering of named equipment items for all Championships: bag tags, player badges, locker room plates, caddie bib strips, range names, and standard strips
  • Handle equipment requests from USGA staff, players, and AGAs
  • Ongoing maintenance/inventory of USGA equipment room
  • Assist with ordering and routing of Championship Equipment and AGA Qualifying Equipment
  • Manage the Pride Mobility Scooter Program and the Play Away Push Cart Rental Program
  • Collaborate closely with Amateur Operations to ensure departmental excellence in this area
• Assist in the fulfilment of the customer service objectives of the department by responding to proportionate amount of phone calls and email inquiries from players/parents/agents, Allied Golf Association staff and general public as it pertains to the championship entry process, transfers and withdrawals.
• Oversee the Performance Policy and No-Show/No-Card Policy at USGA qualifying and serve as the primary point of contact for notification, requested submissions and appeals.
• Other duties as assigned, including serving in an on-site capacity at an additional Championship or supporting the Championship Administration team with special projects as needed.

Where You’ll Be

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in-office day.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Tournament administration experience and knowledge is strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to lead and communicate well with others
• Strong working knowledge of modem technology
• Very detailed oriented
• Well organized and able to work independently

Level

Assistant Manager

Job Location

Liberty Corner, NJ

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $63,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

What The USGA Brings

• 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
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.