Job Location:
Norcross, GA
Job description:
The Tournament Operations Manager will need management ability, organizational skill, and the vision to grow tournament participation through existing and new TPA programs. The successful applicant will manage youth golf tournament programs based on the mission set forth by U.S. Kids Golf.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct operations of existing TPA competitions, including State invitational tournaments, Regional Championships, Local Tours, and International Championships
- Develop, organize, and manage new TPA initiatives. These will include our new “Girls Golf” initiative and future domestic and International events. Assist with scheduling, establishment, and operation of existing and future TPA events
- Manage and assist existing TPA local tournament directors in answering general, policy/procedurally oriented, and customer-directed inquiries
- Serve as Tournament Director for all TPA tournament operations
- Represent U.S. Kids Golf and serve our customers with utmost integrity and care for the participating families
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Ability to plan and organize effectively and efficiently
- Oral and written communication abilities, including outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Comprehensive understanding of golf operations, traditional tournament procedures, and the USGA rules
- Responsiveness to changing circumstances in a fast paced environment, including prioritizing of tasks
- Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving skills
- Periodic weekend travel required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Required Education and Experience:
- Four year Bachelor’s Degree
- Relevant golf experience, either as player or other
About the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation:
The Mission of U.S. Kids Golf is to help kids have fun learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories. To better serve that mission, the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation was created in the year 2000; one of the primary functions of our Foundation is to provide local, regional, and world-class tournament events to kids, ages 5–18.
Beginning with the first World Championship in 2000—an event that has grown to include over 1,400 competitors—the Foundation has worked to provide competitive and fun tournaments of unmatched quality. The Tournament Players Association (TPA) is our growing network of players who have come to enjoy and compete in our events on various levels. Each year the Foundation oversees the running of 900+ events.
