Description

Position Summary

The Director, Junior Golf is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the association’s GSGA Junior Tour program which is a competitive tour with over 1,500 members offering 140+ tournaments for golfers of all abilities. This position requires a good working knowledge of the Rules of Golf and tournament operations. The Director, Junior Golf also leads a team of one full-time staff (Manager, Junior Golf), two seasonal interns and 40+ tournament staff who conduct the Tour’s events and activities. This position requires the ability to travel (approximately 40-50 days per year) and work several weekends throughout the year. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead GSGA Junior Tour staff and manage day-to-day activities of the GSGA Junior Tour.
• Scheduling, planning and oversight of GSGA Junior Tour related events.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate and train Junior Golf full-time and seasonal staff members. 
• Prepare annual Junior Tour budget. 
• Provide customer support relating to membership and event registrations, website and mobile applications.
• Lead or assist with additional junior golf and player development programs, activities, and events that the association conducts. 
• Assist Senior Director, Golf Development with managing corporate partnerships and allied junior golf association relationships and execution of related deliverables. 
• Additional duties assigned as necessary. 

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Rules of Golf and how to conduct a competition is required. 
• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience administering and conducting competitions is required.
• Previous management experience is required. 
• Previous experience working with BlueGolf products is preferred. 
• Previous experience managing corporate partnerships is highly desirable. 
• Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and work ethic. 
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office and Windows applications. 
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve in a time sensitive environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, provide analysis, solve problems, and collaborate with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.