Director of Operations, Golf

Stanford Reglab; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Golf Course seeks a seasoned golf operations leader to serve as Director of Golf Operations. This role oversees tournament management, team logistics, recruiting operations, and facility administration, reporting to the men’s and women’s golf directors.

The position demands exceptional organizational skills, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile events and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience organizing intercollegiate and fundraising events is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tournament management for all intercollegiate events and fundraisers.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and event materials.
• Coordinate with staff, coaches, officials, and external partners.
• Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders before, during, and after events.

Skills

Tournament management

Budget management

Event coordination

Stakeholder relations

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Work Arrangement: Fully onsite

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

Have significant responsibilities for administrative or operational services, functions or programs. Typical duties include developing and administering programs, policies and procedures, performing analyses or acting as a subject matter expert for the function or program. Positions typically include a variety of functions; professionals specializing in a specific field (e. g. facilities, finance) should be classified in the applicable job series. Positions that administer the content of research programs and/or develop curriculum refer to APP series. While these positions often supervise staff, they are primarily individual contributors.

Core Duties:

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.

• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.

• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.

• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.

• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.

• May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.

• May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. May also supervise staff.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.