Manager, Championships

MGA

Job Manager at the Metropolitan Golf Association overseeing Championship events and rules administration. Responsible for logistics, documentation, communications, and on-site operations.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeElmsford • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as staff-in-charge or supporting staff for MGA-administered events, including qualifiers and Championships for the MGA, USGA, LIGA, and WGA.
Oversee on-site tournament administration - course marking, course setup, on-course Rules officiating, and pace-of-play oversight.
Lead the creation of championship Local Rules, supplemental Rules document and player/volunteer Rules education.
Serve as the primary liaison for pre-tournament meetings – manage logistics, establish starting times, food and beverage arrangements, caddie and cart assignments, practice rounds, etc.
Develop championship documents - scorecards, pace-of-play matrix, pairings, notices to players, player memos, etc.
Assist with development of Rules education content and volunteer training programs.
Handle championship communications - promotional emails, meeting summaries, event information distribution, on-site communications, post-event recaps, etc.
Maintain and update external championship webpages, ensuring accurate pairings, tournament details, and policy information.
Provide championship office support - managing registration and responding to general inquiries over phone and email.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Multiple years working in tournament administration, rules officiating and serving as an Official in Charge or Head Referee.
Certification in the Rules of Golf at the expert level (90+) required.
Proficiency in Golf Genius and Microsoft Office Products required.
Ability to think critically and solve problems in high stress environments.
Excellent teamwork skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Met Area.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work long days outdoors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week in our Elmsford, NY office.

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Hard Skills & Tools

tournament administrationrules officiatingchampionship document developmentevent logistics managementproblem solvingregistration managementcommunication management

Soft Skills

critical thinkingteamworkorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailadaptabilityability to work under stress

Certifications

Rules of Golf certification (expert level)