Position Type: Onsite, 5 days per week
Budgeted Salary Range: $60,656 - $65,446
Asst. Golf Professional, Tournament & Hospitality Manager
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 139 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.
Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, we encourage you to apply!
Position Overview
Stanford University Golf Course is seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented golf professional to serve as the Assistant Golf Professional/ Tournament & Hospitality Manager. Reporting directly to the Head Golf Professional, this position supports daily golf operations with a primary focus on tournament administration, hospitality programming, event execution, and member experience initiatives. This role serves as a key member of the golf operations team and provides operational support for member events, university functions, corporate outings, championship competitions, and player development programs. The Assistant Golf Professional / Tournament & Hospitality Manager ensures exceptional event execution and hospitality standards while supporting Stanford members, guests, student-athletes, university partners, and visitors. This position also contributes to operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and facility transition efforts.
Primary Areas of Focus
Tournament & Event Operations
- Plan, coordinate, and execute member tournaments, university events, corporate outings, qualifiers, and championship competitions.
- Manage tournament logistics including registration, pairings, scoring, communications, event setup, and post-event reporting.
- Utilize Golf Genius and related tournament management platforms to administer events.
- Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, sponsors, and event partners to ensure successful execution.
- Support NCAA events, postseason competitions, and Stanford varsity golf operations as needed.
Hospitality & Member Experience
- Deliver exceptional hospitality standards for members, guests, university partners, and event participants.
- Support member engagement initiatives and create positive guest experiences throughout the facility.
- Assist with planning and execution of member programming, social events, clinics, and player development opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, communication, and operational efficiency.
Golf Operations Support
- Support daily golf operations including tee sheet management, player services, and facility readiness.
- Assist with staff coordination, training, and implementation of operating procedures.
- Provide professional support to the Head Golf Professional and golf operations leadership team.
- Maintain a consistent presence throughout golf operations to ensure service standards are achieved.
Player Development & Instruction
- Support golf instruction programs, clinics, and Learning Center programming.
- Assist with player development initiatives designed to enhance member engagement and golfer experience.
- Maintain knowledge of golf instruction trends, technology, and player development practices.
Facility Transition & Strategic Initiatives
- Support temporary facility operations during the Clubhouse renovation transition.
- Assist with event logistics, staffing models, communication efforts, and operational improvements.
- Collaborate with DAPER leadership, vendors, university partners, and external stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills, and Traits
If a PGA Member, maintain PGA of America membership in good standing and mentor apprentices through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) program. If a PGA Apprentice, demonstrate steady progress toward completion of PGA membership requirements within two years of hire date. Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, Rules of Golf, tournament administration, golf instruction, and player development principles. Strong understanding of tournament management, hospitality operations, event execution, and championship-level service expectations. Fundamental supervisory practices and principles with the ability to coordinate employees, vendors, and event partners. Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and the service standards expected of Stanford Golf Course employees. Strong organizational, planning, project management, and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple complex events, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships. Self-motivated with a desire to promote programs, enhance services, and support revenue opportunities. Service and customer-focused attitude with a commitment to exceptional member and guest experiences. Excellent written and oral business communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with members, guests, coaches, university leadership, vendors, and external partners. Experienced user of Golf Genius, Club Caddie, POS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, tournament databases, and event management platforms. Ability to remain current on customer relations management, player development initiatives, hospitality practices, marketing trends, and golf industry business practices. Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, PGA education programs, and trade shows to remain current on industry trends. Maintain and promote a positive professional image within Stanford University, the golf industry, and the community. Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations, marketing, and business trends.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. PGA of America membership preferred; PGA Associates actively progressing toward Class A membership will be considered. Minimum two years of experience at a private club, resort, university, or premier golf facility. Demonstrated experience with tournament operations, event management, hospitality, and golf programming. Experience supporting staff, vendors, and event partners in a professional golf environment. Experience supporting NCAA events, championship competitions, or collegiate athletics. Experience with Golf Genius, Club Caddie, POS systems, and golf management technology platforms. Experience with golf instruction, clinics, player development, and member programming. Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital communication platforms.
Responsibilities
Core Duties:
- Assist in administering and evaluating day-to-day activities of the operation and/or golf program. Assist in operational sport-related tasks and ensure high-quality customer service is delivered to Golfing sports and/or recreation participants and coaches.
- Using relevant knowledge, support the golf operation and/or golf program with equipment, facilities, or logistical efforts and special requests, as needed.
- Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, including inventory tracking and budgeting. Resolve basic accounting or inventory discrepancies via standardized procedures and practices.
- Assist in collecting, analyzing, and reporting market, equipment and trend data.
- Provide input process, policy, or procedure improvements.
- May coach / advise more junior athletic staff, student employees and contingent staff.
- Document the routine maintenance or reviews of equipment and physical structure and maintain the records of all warranties and services for the facility.
- May operate retail and inventory technologies daily.
- May serve as field instructor for multi-day programs and courses.
- Collect, disseminate and organize enrollment materials, accident reports, assumption of risk forms, and any other required record keeping necessary.
- Follows appropriate safety/risk management procedures.
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
Minimum Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relative experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong ability to collaborate and balance competing needs and priorities.
- A strong attention to detail and work ethic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Direct experience with competitive golf and experience managing all aspects of golf tournaments.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must possess strong computer skills.
- Experienced in tournament operations.
- Experienced in golf shop merchandising.
- Must be able to safely and properly operate a golf cart.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Must be registered in the PGA PGM.
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