Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions.
Responsible for promoting and growing the game of golf by managing and supporting event operations for all Player Engagement competitions, including but not limited to PGA National Collegiate Club Golf Association, PGA National High School Golf Association, PGA Jr. League, and PGA Family Golf. Success is measured by operating exceptional events and contributing to exceptional experiences across all competitions and products along the Player Engagement pathway.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):
Manage PGA National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) accounts by helping players succeed on and off the course. Work with host professionals and players to ensure sites adhere to brand standards.
Build and maintain relationships with host facilities, including identifying, siting, contracting, and communicating with facilities before, during, and post-event.
Execute all aspects of NCCGA event operations, including confirmation forms, registrations, payments, rosters, starting times, scoring, gifts, awards, and volunteer management.
Train and oversee all communications with NCCGA Club Presidents, Regional Ambassadors, tournament participants and other parties (such as internal staff and Section staff) executing the competitions.
Support operations of the NCCGA National Championship, NCCGA Pinehurst Open, NHSGA High School Girls Invitational, NHSGA High School Boys Invitational, PGA Family Golf Championship, and any other national competitions hosted by the department.
Provide operational functions/support in course preparation, which may include but not limited to; course marking, hole locations, and selecting teeing areas.
Procure, assemble, ship, set-up and breakdown the event operations and administrative equipment and materials pre- and post-event.
Work as a referee and/or rules position in starting, scoring and monitoring pace of play during various events as needed.
Contribute to team goals, which are accomplished through exceptional account management and an eagerness to help golfers get out on the course.
INCLUSION:
Employees are expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and respecting others’ beliefs, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and individuality to help ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Association Members, partners, customers, and guests. PGA of America respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive.
SHARED VALUES:
Embody the organization's shared values and help ensure the organization's values-based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values challenges and opportunities you are experiencing.
SUPERVISION:
No supervisory responsibilities.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
No financial responsibility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in business, marketing, sales, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Two years related experience in general business with a working knowledge of the golf industry. A strong knowledge of the USGA Rules of Golf with intentions of attending the PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop and taking the exam. Prior tournament experience is a plus.
PGA Member or Associate preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of golf (including rules, culture, and tournament operations) is preferred. Skills in verbal and written communications. Knowledge of Google Workspace, Intercom, JotForm, MailChimp, and HubSpot.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities to all people. DFWP.
