Rules & Championships Lead — Golf Event Management

Georgia State Golf Association; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Golf privileges at Bobby Jones

Job summary

The Georgia State Golf Association in Atlanta seeks a Manager of Rules & Competitions to oversee day-to-day operations of the Rules & Competitions Department, manage statewide championships and USGA qualifiers, and coordinate the One Day Series program.

You will lead officials, organize site selection, course setup, volunteer communications, and awards ceremonies, while using Golf Genius software and pursuing Expert Rules certification through PGA/USGA workshops.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and knowledge of all aspects of golf tournament administration is preferred.
• Knowledge and utilization of Golf Genius software is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of Rules of Golf preferred. Expectation to achieve and maintain expert-level certification on PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and/or leadership with GSGA competitions and USGA qualifying rounds as Official in Charge or staff administrator.
• Manage all aspects of competition administration from site selection, pre-event site visits, golf course set-up, volunteer communications, partnership fulfillment, branding and equipment set-up, competition/inside the ropes administration, rules officiating, pace of play monitoring, trophy presentation ceremony, post event wrap-up, etc.
• Utilize Golf Genius’ Tournament Management Software to handle registration and competition administration for various GSGA programming activities.
• Annually attend PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop with goal to achieve and maintain Expert certification status (90+ on exam).
• Assist with education, training and support of Rules and Competitions volunteers.
• Educate GSGA members on the Rules of Golf through conducting rules seminars in various formats.
• Provide support and/or leadership with auxiliary events such as East Lake Cup, various Jones Cup events and others.
• Assist in the planning and execution of annual Celebration of Champions function, Player Welcome Party functions for both the Amateur and Women’s Amateur Championships, and other GSGA activities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Event management

Golf knowledge

Tools

Golf Genius

Job description

The Georgia State Golf Association in Atlanta seeks a Manager of Rules & Competitions to oversee day-to-day operations of the Rules & Competitions Department, manage statewide championships and USGA qualifiers, and coordinate the One Day Series program.

You will lead officials, organize site selection, course setup, volunteer communications, and awards ceremonies, while using Golf Genius software and pursuing Expert Rules certification through PGA/USGA workshops.