Junior Golf Coordinator

WHY WORK AT THE STPGA

The STPGA is a fun energetic business where no two days are alike with fourteen (14) full-time
staff members and 10-15 interns dispersed across three (3) seasons. Employees value teamwork
collaboration and opportunities to showcase their skill set against a shared mission and purpose.
The STPGA believes that a great company culture and a work-life balance is vital to our success
and continues to strive towards being a place our team enjoys working at each day.

JOB OVERVIEW!

The Southern Texas PGA is currently seeking to find its next Junior Golf Coordinator.
The STPGA Junior Golf Program continues to grow each year and is one of the largest Junior
Golf Programs in the country with over 5000 members aged 6-18 and 550 events annually.
This level of output and customer service requires the Junior Golf Coordinator to be a leader that
is passionate about growing the game and being highly focused on ensuring each element of the
program is first class!

We are looking for an individual that is forward thinking by nature delights in the small details
and strives to coordinate with their team to best serve our junior golfers their families and
organization.

The Junior Golf Coordinator will support the Director of Junior Golf in maintaining and
enhancing the first three (3) steps of the STPGA Junior Golf Journey. We envision this job being
65% focused on programmatic duties and 35% of the job including onsite tournament operations.
This position will report to the Director of Junior Golf and share oversight of the PGA WORKS
Fellow 15 Area Directors and over 100 Area Staff Members. With over 550 events each year
it takes a team to accomplish our mission of creating lifelong golfers and this role will be critical
to growing the game and continuing our success of more juniors playing more STPGA junior
golf each year!

JOB DESCRIPTION!

Programmatic Administrative Support

The STPGA Junior Golf Program has a robust schedule of over 550 events that

are conducted January through December through three (3) different seasons.

This position will work with the Director of Junior Golf to strategically

assemble this schedule and coordinate with host facilities. This would consist of
booking and scheduling over 200events with 100 golf facilities each year. This
includes making contracting negotiating rates providing detailed information to
Area Staff and ensuring public facing information is accurate and up to date.

This position will be directly responsible for supporting and building the STPGA
Junior Golf Schedule in BlueGolf our online tournament platform. This role will
also conduct daily checks of the information provided on the Tournament
Information Pages approving entries into events and filling fields based on
waitlists.

Reviewing and knowing the Junior Golf Rules & Regulations of the Southern
Texas PGA will be critical to ensure the program is always growing and adapting
to market needs.

Ensuring consistency throughout the 7 metro areas and that all Rules and
Regulations are being applied correctly with our 15 Area Directors and 100 Area
Staff Members.

Weekday Little Linksters and Parent-Junior Series Oversight

The Junior Golf Coordinator will oversee the Weekday Little Linksters events
with support from the PGA WORKS Fellow. This includes scheduling event
administration training and operation support. These events include 6-10 events
in the spring and 6-10 events in the fall.

The Junior Golf Coordinator will oversee the Parent-Junior Series. This includes
scheduling event administration training and operation support. There will be a
total of 3-5 events per year.

Championships

The Junior Golf Coordinator will be responsible for the successful conduction of
the Spring Championship and Fall Championship. These are our point list
qualifying Championships and a driving force for much of our junior golf
participation.

This position will also support the conduction of the Summer Championship and
Texas Junior Cup Matches one of the four Ryder Cup style events that are
contested against the Northern Texas PGA.

Player Development Program Administration

The Junior Golf Coordinator will directly oversee the administration of Drive
Chip & Putt. This includes and are not limited to scheduling staffing
financials and program administration. STPGA conducts 14 DCP events
annually.

The Junior Golf Coordinator will directly oversee the administration of PGA
Junior League in partnership with the PGA of America. This includes and are not
limited to scheduling staffing financials and program administration. STPGA
conducts 3 PGAJL post season events annually. This will also include PGA
Member communication regarding program updates and important dates.

The Junior Golf Coordinator will serve as the Sections liaison to PGAHQ with
these two programs and work PGAHQ regional staff members that help promote
these programs and administer them with our Junior Golf Coordinator.

Caddie Program

The Junior Golf Coordinator will directly oversee the Caddie Program and
administration of the program. This includes caddie rules & regulations caddie
badge fulfillment registration process and financial oversight.

Marketing and Promotion

Support the Director of Junior Golf in promoting the STPGA Junior Golf
Program. This includes but is not limited to proofing and making additions to the
Weekly Newsletter providing ideas and insight into what should be posted on
social channels creating relationships with PGA Professionals to promote at a
grassroots level ensuring that positively reflects our
organization and stays current with the information portrayed.

This position will also perform market research and analysis on allied and
competing junior golf organizations within our geographic region.

Financial Management and Tracking

Support the internal financial tracking documents that need to remain up to date.
This includes weekly follow-ups with facilities to ensure that invoices are being
received and paid updating the Master Junior Golf Financial tracking document
and assist with the creation of the overall Junior Golf Budget.

Dick Harmon Grant

Internally administer the Dick Harmon Grant program. This will include forecast
budgeting of funds review of applications marketing of important
dates/information and allocation of funds to families in need.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

The STPGA is looking for candidates who bring with them a proactive and forward-thinking
mindset is extremely detail oriented great at communication and has a passion for Junior Golf.
We are looking for someone that enjoys a great combination of office/programmatic work along
with traveling and being at events. Successful candidates will show an ability to handle many
projects at the same time and remain very organized.

We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with people who has a service mindset with
a passion for growing the game of golf and building relationships with our many amazing PGA
of America Members junior golfers and parents!

Strong applicants will be people that have great interpersonal skills and can interact with
different people but still accomplish goals and objectives.

This position requires a bachelors degree and someone with great experience in sports/events
industry. Golf knowledge and background is preferred but not required.

PGA of America Members and Associates are welcome to apply but not required.

We are looking for someone that is always willing to learn and improve!

This individual would need to have the ability to work long tournament days weekends be able
to work independently be flexible to last-minute changes and have a strong handle on working
independently on multiple tasks at a time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE

Our total package for this individual will range between $40000 - $50000 based on experience
and other factors. At the STPGA some of our high-level benefits include items like Unlimited
PTO 100% coverage of medical dental and long-term disability after 3 months of employment
and a 401K plan after one year of employment with up to 5% matching contribution from the
STPGA.

A cell phone and computer will also be provided at no additional cost to the employee.

STPGA branded gear and clothing will be provided annually.

In addition to our PTO policy the STPGA office is closed between Christmas and New Years
Holiday each year.

STPGA Staff Members also have free access at Willow Creek Golf Club and Windrose Golf
Club to enjoy the great game of golf.

When traveling for work the STPGA provides work trucks for your travels and a company credit
card for work-related expenses.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume to Andrew Gridley Assistant Executive Director.
emailprotected.

Our goal is to find the right person for the job and will communicate with each candidate in a
timely manner after he or she applies on a potential interview or next steps. Our goal is to have
someone in place as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.