Coordinator, Golf Events

IMG; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG seeks a Golf Tournament Coordinator in Corning, NY to support planning, operations, and sponsor activations for professional golf events. You will work with internal teams, venues, volunteers, and sponsors to deliver high-quality tournaments.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a willingness to work outside regular hours during tournament periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports management, hospitality, event management, business, communications, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, sports, tournaments, or a related field.
• Knowledge of golf tournament operations and professional sports events is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support tournament planning, including timelines, budgets, and event calendars.
• Lead or support venue and tournament operations, including course setup, signage, credentialing, transportation, parking, and logistics.
• Lead or support special events and projects, including pro-ams, receptions, dinners, media events, and sponsor functions.
• Develop and execute sponsor activations and hospitality programs with sales teams.
• Oversee food and beverage strategy and execution across hospitality and events.
• Coordinate gifting programs for players, sponsors, V.I.P.s, and volunteers.
• Recruit, schedule, train, and manage volunteers and temporary staff.
• Develop event schedules, run-of-shows, briefs, signage plans, and operational documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written/verbal/interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports management, hospitality, events or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Event-management tools

Job description

Main Purpose of Position

The Golf Tournament Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of professional golf tournaments. This role works closely with internal teams, sponsors, venues, vendors, volunteers, players, and community partners to deliver well-organized, high-quality tournament experiences.

Reports To

Direct: Tournament Director, Events | In-direct: VP, Golf Events

Location: Corning, NY

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support tournament planning, including timelines, budgets, operational plans, critical paths, and event calendars.
• Lead or support venue and tournament operations, including course setup, signage, credentialing, transportation, parking, and tournament-day logistics.
• Lead or support special events and projects throughout the year, including tournament-week pro-ams, receptions, dinners, media events, sponsor functions, and community initiatives.
• Lead or support the development and execution of sponsor activations and hospitality programs, working closely with the sales and hospitality teams to ensure successful delivery of title and secondary sponsor commitments.
• Lead or support food and beverage strategy and execution across tournament hospitality, pro-ams, special events, volunteer programs, and other tournament functions.
• Lead or support tournament gifting programs, including player, sponsor, pro-am, volunteer, VIP, and stakeholder gifting, from concept and sourcing through fulfillment and distribution.
• Recruit, schedule, train, and manage volunteers and temporary event staff.
• Develop event schedules, run-of-shows, briefing materials, signage plans, operational documents, and other event communications.
• Manage and coordinate vendors, deliveries, equipment, décor, catering, rentals, and other on-site service requirements.
• Support player, sponsor, VIP, and stakeholder experience initiatives, helping ensure a high level of service and attention to detail across tournament programs.
• Oversee event-day activities, troubleshoot operational issues, and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Develop and manage the daily schedule and logistics for the Honorary Observer Program, including group assignments, participant communications, and uniform coordination.
• Coordinate with LPGA Tour childcare staff regarding location, operational requirements, and on-site execution.
• Lead or support post-event recaps, documenting key learnings, performance highlights, and recommendations for future tournaments.
• Support other tournament initiatives, special projects, and year-round event needs as assigned.

Key Results Areas

• Success in this role is demonstrated through organized and timely event delivery, positive experiences for players and guests, strong stakeholder relationships, effective volunteer and vendor coordination, responsible budget management, and continuous improvement from one tournament to the next. Affect innovation / change within a traditional sport.

Essential Job Knowledge and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in sports management, hospitality, event management, business, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, sports, tournaments, or a related field.
• Knowledge of golf tournament operations and professional sports events is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and event-management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during tournament periods.