Job Description

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.

About this role:

The USGA's Championship Scoring team plans and oversees the execution of onsite scoring and related support of 15 USGA National Championships as well as several international competitions. They provide the platforms and reporting for scoring, pace of play as well as other player and event data capture and display. This role assists the Director with all operational and business aspects of championship scoring. This role works directly with USGA Championships by supporting the championship directors and managers of those respective championships, as well as Championship Administration, Communications, Global Media and IT department staff to ensure timely and accurate scoring is achieved at all championships. The role is responsible for producing training materials (written and video) for staff, committee members and other volunteers as well as maintaining USGA scoring assets (equipment and digital), while working with Championship Directors on other advancements and advising in the conduct of championships.

What you’ll do

• Assist the Director in the planning of staff, collaborate with other departments such as Global Media, senior leadership on items such as purse payouts at USGA open championships, vendor agreements and relationship building, and other business functions of the Championship Scoring department.
• Act as the onsite scoring lead for 4-6 competitions a year, which would be a mix between USGA open and amateur championships, assist at 3-5 additional competition sites.
• Provide training to staff, committee members and volunteers on scoring and pace of play technology. Work with championship staff and host volunteer committees to ensure scoring volunteers are scheduled and properly trained.
• Provide scoring reports or championship directors, media, etc. as needed either with existing reports or the creation of new ones
• Provide Championship Administration, Museum/Archive and WAGR required championship results and any other data needed.
• Maintain training materials (documents and videos) and procedures to ensure that staff, committee members and other volunteers are well positioned to successfully execute all scoring related aspects of USGA conducted competitions.
• Assist and where applicable lead, with the creation and update of technical solutions that support conducting exemplary championships; such as internal and outward facing pace of play, hole locations USGA Deacon Program) and yardage solutions.
• Maintain a comprehensive set of written requirements for the scoring solutions utilized for championships; including pace of play, score verification, Communications and Global Media needs. Evaluate updates to ensure requirements are met and maintain a list of gaps/shortcomings/potential improvements.
• In conjunction with Championship Administration, manage, maintain and schedule USGA scoring equipment (digital and manual) and supplies.
• Assist as assigned at other championships.

Where you'll be:

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in-office day. Travel is required for this role – approximately 75-100 days/year, including both domestic and international.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability in golf tournament administration at the national, state, or regional level is strongly preferred (Rules of Golf experience not required but is helpful)
• Excellent knowledge of golf and extensive experience with scoring aspects of golf competitions (preferable Golf Genius).
• Extensive organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking, analytical, creative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to execute efficiently in high-pressure/stressful situations to produce accurate and timely results.
• Comfort and extensive experience with technology; use of Microsoft Office with expert knowledge of Excel is preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments/teams internally and externally.
• Demonstrated good communications skills – written and oral, including professional presentations.
• Good leadership skills including team and consensus building as well as conflict resolution.
• Ability to mentor and motivate staff, volunteers and vendors, striving for excellence in scoring.

Level: Assistant Director

Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

What the USGA brings:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.