Director of Operations, Golf

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 169.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Tuition assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health programs

Commuter transportation

Zusammenfassung

Stanford University Golf Course seeks a Director of Golf Operations to lead tournament management, logistics, and recruiting operations for both men’s and women’s golf programs. You will oversee event resources, timelines, and budgets while coordinating with DAPER staff, coaches, and external partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with several years of related experience, exceptional organizational abilities, and strong communication skills to manage high-profile events and donor

Qualifikationen

• Ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong initiative and ownership of projects.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment in decision-making.

Aufgaben

• Independently implement and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit or program.
• Collect and analyze data; create reports and assess trends.
• Develop procedures and budgets; manage expenditures and forecasts.
• Direct staff and coordinate with stakeholders and external parties.
• Oversee tournament management, logistics, and events.
• Supervise staff as required.
• Represent the program to internal and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Initiative

Communication

Judgment

Teamwork

Subject matter knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Jobbeschreibung

Budgeted Salary Range : $90,293 - $104,412

Director of Operations, Golf

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 139 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

Position Overview

Stanford University Golf Course is seeking a highly motivated and experienced golf professional to serve as Director of Golf Operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Men's Golf and Director of Women’s Golf, this position serves as the operational backbone of Stanford’s Men's and Women's Golf programs, overseeing tournament management, team logistics, recruiting operations, and facility administration. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile events and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.

Key Areas of Focus

Tournament Director

• Serve as Tournament Director for all annually hosted intercollegiate events, including the Stanford Intercollegiate hosted by Dr. Condoleezza Rice, The Prestige at PGA West, The Goodwin at Stanford GC, The Cypress Point Classic, The Big Match v. Cal Golf, The LPGA Nanea Cup, NCAA Regional Championships
• Serve as Tournament Director for all annually hosted fundraising events, including the Shultz Cup, the Cardinal Classic, the Big Game Cup, the Stanford Men’s Golf Alumni Match, the Art Chauvel Volunteer Tournament, and the Men’s and Women’s Golf Alumni Reunion
• Oversee all aspects of tournament management, including:
  • Communicating with visiting teams and coaches on tournament logistics and conditions of play
  • Coordinating with Stanford Golf Course staff, the Superintendent, and the Learning Center manager
  • Coordinating officiating with the NCGA and USGA
  • Liaising with volunteer coordinators
  • Arranging hospitality (meals, snacks, beverages) for all participants and organizers
  • Reserving hotel blocks and ordering trophies and tee prizes
  • Coordinating with DAPER medical, media, and facility staff as required
• Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders before, during/ after events
• Manage tournament budgets and finances
• Develop operational timelines, coaches packets, and event materials
• Coordinate tournament setup, signage, and scoring requirement

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-dayactivities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executingtasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies andprograms, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of theprogram.

Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explaintrends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/orrecommendations to achieve the goals of the program orfunction.

Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implementprocedures for program or function.

Represent the program or function as the key contact and subjectmatter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resourcesand provide information and/or training. May also represent the programor function to external/internal stakeholders andconstituencies.

Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that mayinclude developing communications and training, planning/promotingevents and/or conferences.

May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approveexpenditures. May perform limited forecasting and providerecommendations that determine the budget.

May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. Mayalso supervise staff.

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, orcombination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work andmulti-task.

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership ofprojects.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting.

Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment inmaking decisions.

Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of ateam.

Relevant subject matter knowledge.

Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiringsupervision.

• Pay Range $90,293-$168,546
• Pay Frequency Annually
• Fixed Term N
• Stanford Schools and Units Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER)
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 06:55 PM
• Grade H
• Job Identification 201414

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Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.

Why work at Stanford

World-changing work in a culture of continuous learning

An inspiring community that values collaboration

High-quality health and wellness benefits that put you and your family first

Access to world-class education and career development, with tuition reimbursement, training assistance, and more