Manager, Championships

MGA • Elmsford, NY

48d • $67,000 - $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Metropolitan Golf Association seeks a talented and motivated individual to join the Championships team, focusing on the MGA’s historic Championship program and the education/administration of the Rules of Golf at Championships, member clubs and members. This role supports the planning and execution of championship events through on-site operations, rules administration, and relationship management. Key responsibilities include serving as the Staff-in-Charge for MGA administered events, collaborating with key stakeholders at host clubs and managing rules education deployment, and collateral for championships, volunteers and general education.

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. Staff will be required to drive to multiple events per week and will be assigned to drive company vehicles to designated events when not using their own transport.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work long days outdoors.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed