Junior Golf Tour Manager

South Dakota Golf Association; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & health stipend

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

Cell phone allowance

Staff apparel provided

Travel expense reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

South Dakota Golf Association seeks a proactive Tournament & Tour Manager to lead junior tour events, championships, and on-site operations across the state. You will coordinate course setup, rules, pairings, and scoring while negotiating host contracts and supervising seasonal staff and volunteers.

The role requires golf administration experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and willingness to travel during peak season. Join a growing program supporting youth golf in SD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in golf administration preferred.
• Strong knowledge of golf rules, tournament formats, and handicap systems.
• Experience with Golf Genius, Google Workspace, and social media management.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills for working with youth, parents, and club admins.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and administer junior tour events and championships.
• Coordinate course setup, local rules, pairings, tee sheets, pace-of-play, and scoring.
• Secure host facility contracts and manage relations with golf clubs for junior events.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Maintain contact with junior players, parents, and coaches; act as ambassador for youth programs.
• Manage junior standings, awards, and gift certificates.
• Oversee equipment/merchandise purchasing and vehicle upkeep.
• Support SDGA Championships, Team SD initiatives, and other admin tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Public relations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Availability for weekends/travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in golf administration

USGA Boatwright Intern experience (plus)

Tools

Golf Genius

Google Workspace

Web/Social media content management

Job description

South Dakota Golf Association seeks a proactive Tournament & Tour Manager to lead junior tour events, championships, and on-site operations across the state. You will coordinate course setup, rules, pairings, and scoring while negotiating host contracts and supervising seasonal staff and volunteers.

The role requires golf administration experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and willingness to travel during peak season. Join a growing program supporting youth golf in SD.