Coordinator, U.S. National Development Program State Junior Teams

United States Golf Association (USGA); Liberty Corner (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

On-site gym and golf simulator

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

United States Golf Association (USGA) is seeking a Coordinator for the USNDP to deliver exceptional customer service and operational support to 50 State Junior Team Programs. The role focuses on program compliance, relationships with Allied Golf Associations and PGA sections, and collaboration across departments.

The position starts around January 2027 and is based at the Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in the office and travel 10–20 days per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sports management, business administration, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Working knowledge of golf and strong customer-service mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; strong follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all 50 State Junior Teams Programs, delivering high-level customer service and follow-through.
• Proactively schedule and lead one-on-one check-ins with state representatives; develop the annual calendar and help prepare presentations.
• Attend industry events to build relationships with State Junior Team Programs.
• Track program compliance including agreements, branding, licensing and safeguarding.
• Create forms and surveys to track state progress and best practices.
• Administer statistical tracking programs across state junior teams.
• Coordinate with merchandise and licensing on logo approvals and timelines.
• Maintain and update the State Junior Team database and key contacts.
• Manage the State Junior Team community platform and ensure access for admins, coaches, captains.
• Distribute roster information to internal stakeholders and verify website content.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organization

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

About This Role

The Coordinator is a key member of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) who is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and operational support to 50 State Junior Team Programs. This role plays a critical part in tracking program compliance and supporting the successful execution and growth of the USNDP State Team Junior Program. This position will work with various USGA departments who support USNDP (e.g. communications, legal, merchandising, etc.) and the organizations involved with State Junior Team Programs (e.g. Allied Golf Associations, PGA of America Sections, etc.) This position has an ideal start date of January 2027.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all 50 State Junior Teams Programs, delivering a high level of customer service, responsiveness and follow-through.
• Proactively schedule and lead one-on-one check-ins with state representatives throughout the year. Develop the annual calendar and help prepare presentations.
• Attend industry events to build and strengthen relationships with State Junior Team Programs (including IAGA annual and regional meetings, PGA Show, Annual Meeting, etc.)
• Track program compliance including program agreement deliverables, branding guidelines, licensing and safeguarding.
• Create forms and surveys to track state progress and best practices.
• Administer statistical tracking programs across state junior teams.
• Work with USGA merchandise and licensing on logo approvals, communication, and timelines.
• Maintain and regularly update the State Junior Team database, including committee member lists, selection criteria, schedule of events, and key contacts.
• Manage and update the State Junior Team community platform with documents and resources. Work with IT to ensure access to administrators, coaches, and captains.
• Collect, manage and distribute State Junior Team roster information to internal stakeholders; review and verify website content for accuracy.

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. There is a travel component to this role - approximately 10-20 days per year.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in sports management, business administration, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Working knowledge of the game of golf
• Customer-service mindset with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to handle issues efficiently and professionally
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in preparing presentations including PowerPoint and printed material
• Digital productivity skills such as proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed plans – able to anticipate and analyze problems and provide logical solutions
• Willingness and ability to travel 10 to 20 days per year

Level

Coordinator

Job Location

Liberty Corner, NJ

Salary Range

$50,000 - $58,000

The annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $58,000. 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.