Manager, Junior Golf

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

Overview

ABOUT THE SOUTH DAKOTA GOLF ASSOCIATION: The South Dakota Golf Association (SDGA) is the governing body of amateur golf in the state of South Dakota. The SDGA is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a positive work-life balance and helping advance the mission of supporting, preserving and advancing golf in South Dakota.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Tournament & Tour Management: Plan, schedule, and administer junior tour events, multi-day junior series, and state/regional junior championships.
• On-Site Operations: Coordinate course set-up, local rules, player pairings, tee sheets, pace-of-play, and scoring.
• Course Procurement: Secure and negotiate host facility contracts and manage relationships with golf clubs for junior events.
• Staff & Intern Supervision: Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate seasonal staff, tournament officials, and program volunteers.
• Communication & Outreach: Maintain regular contact with junior players, parents, and high school/collegiate coaches. Serve as a public ambassador for the association's youth programs.
• Points & Awards Administration: Manage junior point standings, junior awards and gift certificates.
• Equipment & Vehicles: Oversee equipment/merchandise purchasing and inventory, and vehicle upkeep.
• Other Responsibilities : Provide support for SDGA Championships, Team SD initiatives, general administrative operations, and out-of-season administration and projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education & Experience: Strong desire to be involved in golf administration and work in a team environment. A bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience in golf administration is preferred. USGA Boatwright Intern experience is a plus.
• Golf Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Golf, tournament formats, and handicap systems.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in tournament management software (Golf Genius), Google Workspace, and web/social media content management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, public-relations, communication, and interpersonal skills for working with children, parents, and club administrators.
• Availability: Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and travel during peak junior tournament season (June through September). Ability to live in, or near, Sioux Falls, SD and commute to SDGA Office.

Benefits

• $600 monthly stipend toward individual dental and health insurance coverage.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan options with up to a 3% matching contribution from the employer.
• $80 monthly cell phone allowance.
• Official SDGA staff apparel and gear provided.
• Full reimbursement by the SDGA for all authorized employment-related travel expenses including opportunities for continuing education.