Tournament Coordinator

Century Golf Partners Management•La Quinta, CA

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About The Position

The Tournament Coordinator will assist the Head Golf Professional in planning, coordinating, and conducting golf tournaments and events to ensure a memorable experience by providing exceptional customer service. The Tournament Coordinator may be required to work extended shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of golf course etiquette and USGA rules.
Previous experience planning and coordinating golf tournaments.
Must have exceptional customer service skills.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks during busy, sometimes stressful times.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays and evenings with a positive, enthusiastic outlook.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
Must be organized, efficient and detail-oriented.
Must be fiscally responsible and able to accurately execute and maintain financial transactions and records.
Must have skill to exercise good independent judgment in assessing situations and making decisions.
Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, Golf Genius and other software programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff members and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to work in a safe manner.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

To work with the Head Golf Professional, keeping them aware of all particulars involved in conducting a smooth and rewarding golf experience.
To serve as the rules official for all tournament rules disputes.
To prepare appropriate rules sheets for the event following USGA guidelines and local rules.
To prepare the scorecard and/or summary sheet for the event and to make special notes of any changes which may have occurred in the pairings or correct spelling of play names.
To prepare cart assignments for the event. Cart assignments are to be neat and computer generated.
To help coordinate the staging area and starting of the event, including registration, bag handling, special events or contests, on-course activities, tournament greeting and review the rules of play.
To make sure that the golf shop is informed and up-to-date on all relevant tournament information the day of the event to answer questions for customers.
To coordinate scoring and posting results of tournament.
To help display and/or present any awards or prizes and help sell merchandise if Pro Shop credit is used.
To monitor starting times and pace of play.
To coordinate post tournament functions. Make sure all materials used for the event are returned to the appropriate location, including, but not limited to proximity markers, tables and chairs, signage, etc.
Provide guidance regarding tee sheet management to increase yield and maximize golf course occupancy.
Assists with various responsibilities during tournament and/or outings to ensure customers’ needs are met.
To help in the golf shop or concessions areas, if requested and to share in the responsibilities of checking in golfers.
Performs other duties as required.