Assistant Director, Championship Scoring
About The Position
The USGA’s Championship Scoring team plans and oversees onsite scoring and related support for 15 USGA National Championships and several international competitions. The team provides platforms and reporting for scoring, pace of play, and other player and event data capture and display. The Assistant Director assists the Director with operational and business aspects of championship scoring and works with USGA Championships, Championship Administration, Communications, Global Media, and IT to ensure timely and accurate scoring at championships. The role also develops and maintains training materials and scoring assets, and works with Championship Directors on advancements and championship operations. The position is based at the USGA’s Liberty Corner, New Jersey campus on a hybrid schedule: three office days per week between Monday and Thursday, with Tuesday and Wednesday mandatory and either Monday or Thursday chosen as the third day. Travel is required for approximately 75–100 days per year, including domestic and international travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- 6–10 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of golf and extensive experience with scoring aspects of golf competitions.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Strong multitasking, analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to execute efficiently and produce accurate, timely results in high-pressure or stressful situations.
- Comfort with and extensive experience using technology.
- Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across internal and external departments and teams.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional presentations.
- Good leadership skills, including team and consensus building and conflict resolution.
- Ability to mentor and motivate staff, volunteers, and vendors while striving for excellence in scoring.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability in golf tournament administration at the national, state, or regional level.
- Rules of Golf experience is helpful.
- Experience with Golf Genius is preferred.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with staff planning and business functions, including collaboration with Global Media and senior leadership on matters such as purse payouts at USGA open championships, vendor agreements, and relationship building.
- Serve as the onsite scoring lead for 4–6 competitions per year, including a mix of USGA open and amateur championships, and assist at 3–5 additional competition sites.
- Train staff, committee members, and volunteers on scoring and pace-of-play technology.
- Work with championship staff and host volunteer committees to schedule and train scoring volunteers.
- Provide scoring reports to championship directors, media, and others, using existing reports or creating new ones as needed.
- Provide required championship results and other data to Championship Administration, the Museum/Archive, and WAGR.
- Maintain written and video training materials and procedures to prepare staff, committee members, and volunteers to execute scoring responsibilities at USGA competitions.
- Assist with, and where applicable lead, the creation and updating of technical solutions that support championships, including pace-of-play, hole-location, and yardage solutions.
- Maintain written requirements for championship scoring solutions, including pace-of-play, score verification, Communications, and Global Media requirements; evaluate updates and track gaps, shortcomings, and potential improvements.
- Manage, maintain, and schedule USGA scoring equipment and supplies, in conjunction with Championship Administration.
- Assist at other championships as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan for full-time employees.
- Retirement plans with a generous annual contribution from the USGA.
- Programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Generous paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day off.
- Off-site team-building events.
- On-site gym and golf simulator.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
