Description

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 Senior Manager, Rules - Championships will focus on supporting the championship operations function of the Rules department. This will include a key role in building and developing training for USGA Committee Members and USGA staff as it relates to refereeing and championships. The role will also lead the effort on outreach and sharing of this knowledge with the AGA community.





What you'll do:

• Partner with the Director, Rules - Championships to develop of Referee Best Practices and training programs.
• Support the development of referee best practices to the AGA community.
• Attend USGA Championships in support of the department's rules functions by serving or leading the Rules team, including course marking, writing Notice to Players/Hole-by-Hole Notes, and on-course refereeing.
• Partner with the Director, Rules - Governance to prepare materials for Amateur Status Committee meeting and the administration of the reinstatement process, including review of applications.
• Partner with the Director, Rules - Governance to prepare materials for Rules of Golf Committee meetings and attend Committee meetings.
• Manage internal championship templates, including Notice to Players, Hole-by-Hole Notes, Rules Meeting PowerPoint, yearly reviews and updates.
• Implement and manage championship record keeping, including Rules documents for each championship, ruling reports across all championships, and key rulings for internal awareness.
• Teach or coordinate PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops, both in-person and virtually, approximately 1-2 times per year.

Where you'll be:

This role can be based at our campus in Liberty Corner, NJ, or work remotely. Employees based at our NJ campus are expected to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Remote employees will be expected to travel to Liberty Corner, NJ 3-4 times per year. This role also includes approximately 70-75 days of travel per year.

What you bring:

• 4+ years of experience in golf administration, specifically rules of championship administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - public speaking is required
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships within the golf industry
• Collaborative team player
• Achieved USGA Expert Certification on the Rules of Golf

Level: Senior Manager



Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ



Salary Range: $78,000 - $95,000



The annual base salary range for this position is $78,000 - $95,000. 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.