Manager, Championships (U.S. Senior Women's Open & U.S. Senior Women's Amateur)
AEG · Bernards, NJ
Posted 3 days ago
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About the Role
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The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game's best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf's future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA's headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.
About this role:
The Manager, Championships focuses on outside the ropes operations, including rules operations and administration, of the U.S. Senior Women's Open & U.S. Senior Women's Amateur. This role also serves at other USGA championships/allied organization competitions as assigned, and supports other Championship department projects.
What you'll do:
Championship Manager for U.S. Senior Women's Amateur:
Lead all operational duties on-site at the championship
Conduct advance future site visits assist with management of championship budgets
Outside the Ropes Duties:
Manage the Championship Office and serve as the point of contact for all attendees
Coordinate operational efforts for the championship, including but not limited to food and beverage, volunteers, signage, driving range, transportation, on course operations, host club gifts, preparation of hosting manuals
Serve as the primary contact for the Host Committee and Club Staff, Future Sites Attendees, and Vendors
Responsible for negotiating hotel agreements and managing the hotel block
Work closely with Communications and Marketing staff on creating signage and other creative materials to promote the championship
Responsible for shipping all championship related equipment to the championship site
Work closely with Championship Administration in managing major championship equipment to ensure it is sent to the correct locations
Serves as point of contact for players and lead all player services efforts, including player registration; pre-championship and on-site, practice round sign-ups, player hospitality areas, player social function details, player gifting, and post championship player surveys
Archive relevant documents for museum and historical purposes
Inside the Ropes Duties:
In collaboration with the Championship Director, work closely with Regional Affairs on championship invitations/assignments/needs
Serve as the main point of contact for rules officials and their championship-week logistics
Support Championship Director with tasks as requested such as hole locations, course marking, pace of play preparation and Rules documentation
Championship Manager for the U.S. Senior Women's Open:
Serve as main point of contact for Rules Officials/Invited Allied Officials and manage Rules
Official registration and communication, transportation, uniforms and accommodations;
Manage on-stie rules office; assist with Rules Committee-related activities, including rules meeting; social functions/dinners
Work closely with Championship Director on Rules Officials experience including hospitality and gifts
Order and manage championship-related equipment and supplies and distribution on site at championship
Archive relevant documents for museum and historical purposes
Serve as liaison between rules staff and operational staff
Assist Championship Director with inside the ropes tasks and advance site visit course work, including but not limited to golf course set-up planning, pace of play and hole location work
Assist in the conduct of other USGA Championships:
Course marking; course set-up; serving as a referee, formulations of championship-related rules items; pace of play management, serving as support in championship office
Assist with various projects assigned, including task forces and working groups to improve championship best practices
Where you'll be:
This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in-office day. Travel is expected for this role - approximately 80-100 days a year.
What you bring:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
4+ years of experience in golf administration or a related field preferred
Demonstrated ability in golf tournament administration (both inside and outside the ropes) at the national,
state, or regional level is preferred
Working knowledge of the Rules of Golf and experience with course setup and marking (score of 90 or
higher on PGA/USGA Rules Exam preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in working with host clubs, committees, and vendors
Unquestioned character and integrity
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills (written and verbal), and a service-oriented mindset
Comfort with public speaking and working in fast-paced championship environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning internal platforms and systems
Willingness and ability to travel frequently
Level: Manager
Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ
Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000
The annual base salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.
What the USGA brings:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
Off-site team building events
On-site gym and golf simulator
Professional development opportunities
Learn more about our benefits and culture here
The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.