Description

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.

The PGA Jr. League Competitions Leader is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of the PGA Jr. League All-Star Season, including the 13u Championship, 17u Championship, Regional Competitions, Section Championships, All-Star Play Days, and Regional Leaderboard competitions. Success will be measured by strategic growth of PGA Jr. League, increased participation, player and coach satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

Lead the PGA Jr. League 13u & 17u Championships, including:

• Serve as the Tournament Director
• Oversee all aspects of the inside-the-ropes tournament operations, including rules, course setup, practice rounds, tee times, scoring, and event management
• Oversee all aspects of the outside-the-ropes tournament operations, including player experiences, registration, hospitality, lodging, gifting, and awards
• Collaborate with broadcast partners
• Manage program sponsors and partners, including the host venue, host city, and corporate sponsors
• Work closely with internal constituents, including partnerships, marketing/production, and public relations teams

Lead the PGA Jr. League Regional Competitions, including:

• Secure host facilities
• Tournament preparation
• Staff assignments and training
• Signage
• Rules
• Scoring
• Food & Beverage
• Hotel lodging
• Customer support
• All other requirements to operate successful events

Organize, execute and ensure the successful delivery of the PGA Jr. League Section Championships, All-Star Play Days, and Regional Leaderboard, including:

• Collaborate with Section Staff on the execution of Section Qualifiers and Championships
• Promote and support PGA Coaches with the implementation of All-Star Play Days
• Oversee the technical and competitive integration of the Regional Leaderboard
• Provide resources, training, and communications for Sections, PGA Coaches, PGA Staff, and participants to ensure a thorough understanding of all aspects of the All-Star Season

Oversee the PGA Jr. League Conditions of Play, including:

• Lead the annual review and updating of the Conditions of Play
• Create Rules Addenda as necessary
• Organize, lead, and manage the PGA Jr. League Rules Committee
• Train PGA Staff and Coaches on the Conditions of Play and application of rules
• Support National PGA Jr. League Committee staff liaison on an as-needed basis to ensure program updates requiring committee approval are made in a timely manner

Support other events of the department, including but not limited to:

• NHSGA Boys Invitational
• NHSGA Girls Invitational
• NCCGA Championship(s)
• PGA Show
• Team Meetings

Contribute to the development of strategic plans for Player Engagement.

Lead and/or participate in strategic planning, project teams, and general department activities.

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 impacting you and your team. Keep Leadership aware of the pulse of the workforce; recognizing, discussing, and addressing any cultural concerns.

SUPERVISION:

This is a supervisory position responsible for the performance management and hiring of employees within the department.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for the preparation and oversight of the Department budget and for monitoring results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in business, marketing, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Five years of experience in tournament management and/or operation of a Championship or similar events, along with a general business background.

USGA Rules of Golf Workshop completion, and "Advanced" score on exam

Three years of team management experience

PGA Member preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Must have knowledge of golf industry; junior golf and player development programs; skills in conflict resolution. Knowledge of event management, along with the ability to work with volunteers, host site staff, sponsors, community leaders and government agencies. Must have the ability to devise and disseminate financial data. Must have proficient communications skills, both written and oral, and must demonstrate professionalism to develop on site press releases for all media. Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Proven proficiency in the use of Workday HCM (strongly preferred). Basic fluency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and concepts. This includes using AI to enhance business operations and drive innovation, enabling us to better serve our Members and stakeholders.

Ability to travel up to 30%.

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.