Assistant Director, Rules - Championships

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 Assistant Director, 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 AGA community.

What you'll do:

• Assist with development of Referee Best Practices and training programs
• Assist with development and training of championship best practices for Rules team
• Lead effort on referee best practices to the AGA community
• Attend USGA Championships in support of the department's rules functions (serving on the Rules team or/and leading the Rules team)
• Work outside events for other organizations (approximately 3-4 per year, depending on the year)
• Teach PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops (both in-person and virtually), approximately 1-2 per year

Where you'll be:

• This role can be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule, or remotely, with travel to Liberty Corner, NJ 3-4 times per year. If selecting a hybrid schedule, employees are expected to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. This role also includes a significant travel component - approximately 80 days per year.

What you bring:

• 7+ years experience in golf administration, specifically Rules or Championship Administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with public speaking experience
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships within the industry
• Achieved USGA Expert Certification on the Rules of Golf
• Ability to travel approximately 80 days per year

What the USGA brings:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero cost 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

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.

Other details

• Job Family USGA Jobs
• Pay Type Salary

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