Manager, Championships
MGA
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Elmsford • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $67,000 - $72,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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)