Rules and Competitions Coordinator

OVERVIEW
Sun Country Golf House (SCGH) is an alliance of the leading golf-related
organizations in the regions of New Mexico and West Texas. The union of these associations makes SCGH the epicenter for golf in our area. The Sun Country Amateur Golf Association (SCAGA) is the representative for the United States Golf Association and the 16,000+ amateur golfers in region while the Sun Country PGA Section (SCPGA) is the representative body for the Professional Golfers’ Association of America and our Section’s 230+ PGA Professionals. The Amateur Association and PGA Section share the Sun Country Golf Foundation, which provides programming and financial support in the areas of juniors, military, and diversity / inclusion. These three organizations combine staffing and resources in the form of Sun Country Golf House. This allows the us to cast a wider net of influence while furthering shared goals together. Educating the public on the organizations, providing great tournament schedules for amateurs, PGA Professionals, and junior golfers, making New Mexico and West Texas
a national golfing destination, and generally improving and promoting the game of golf are the focuses of this collaboration.

REPORTS TO
Rules & Competitions Director

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open until filled

DESIRED START DATE
As soon as possible after hire

DUTIES
To assist in the management and daily operations of the SCAGA’s tournament programming, course rating, and
member club / golfer and volunteer relations across New Mexico & West Texas.
• Responsible for assisting in the planning and leading of SCAGA golf championships, play days, and USGA
qualifiers, including site selection / procurement, course marking and setup, equipment transportation, setup,
and tear-down, Rules officiating, pace of play enforcement, scoring, awards presentations, financial
management / budgeting, post-event wrap-up, etc.
• Create playing, educational, and social opportunities including casual play days, indoor golf leagues/events,
after work leagues, etc. to engage with new and developing demographics in golf with the goal of recruitment
to SCAGA membership.

• Create the schedule and coordinate with staff of the SCPGA and SCJG.
• Liaise with member club staff and leaders to communicate about SCAGA programs, services, and benefits.
• Assist in the supervision of up to two (2) USGA P.J. Boatwright Interns per season.
• Utilize BlueGolf tournament software to execute tournaments including creating tournaments for registration,
establishing starting times, scoring, re-pairing the field, awarding prizes, and communicating results.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers.
• Educate members and volunteers on the Rules of Golf and USGA Course Rating System.
• Assist in management of the USGA Course Rating system including surveying courses, computing data,
scheduling volunteers, and staying on schedule within the 10-year cycle.
• Maintain an understanding of the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN), the Rules of Amateur Status,
and the Rules of Handicapping in relation to SCAGA tournaments and for our members and member clubs’
benefit.
• Be educated on and manage USGA amateur status responsibilities in relation to SCAGA tournaments and for
our members and member clubs.
• Identify revenue opportunities to support SCAGA tournaments and other business affairs including soliciting
and fulfilling corporate partnerships, paid advertisements, etc.
• Helping to communicate SCAGA services and to promote membership and golf in general to member clubs
and golfers.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Rules & Competitions Director and Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.
• Experience in golf association administration preferred including an internship with a similar golf association.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Golf required.
• Knowledge of the World Handicap System and USGA Course Rating System preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills.
• Basic budgeting and financial management skills required.
• Interest in a career in golf association administration preferred.
• Familiarity with BlueGolf tournament software and the USGA Course Rating and World Golf Handicap
programs strongly preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required with the ability to drive company vehicles
including hauling a 15’ trailer required.

POSITION PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to
manipulate, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and
arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position must be able to travel for extended
periods of time in various modes of transportation.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to
adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally drive to locations two to five hours away. The employee must be able to
drive the company vehicle/truck with trailer and/or drive to and from various locations throughout the Section.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• This is a non-overtime-exempt full-time position paid $20.00 - $23.00/hr. depending on experience and
qualifications (equating to $41,600 - $47,840 annually) prior to 1.5x overtime pay.
• Discretionary performance bonus at end of each year based on employer review
• Partnership sales commissions
• 40 hours paid vacation during years 1-2 of employment; 80 hours years 3-8; 120 hours years 9+. Additional
“comp” days off awarded for weekend / holiday work
• Sick time per the SCGH Employee Handbook and in accordance with the NM Sick Leave Act.
• Simple IRA (3% match). No waiting time for quarterly enrollment
• Up to $375/month of health insurance coverage unless the employee is otherwise covered by a family or
spouse plan
• Mobile phone / communications stipend of $30/month (barring corporate partnership opportunities to provide
staff complimentary or discounted lines).
• Some clothing/uniforms provided
• Meals & accommodations paid (while traveling for company business)
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel when personal vehicle must be used (a rare occurrence)
• Plenty of opportunity to practice and play golf.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM are the typical office hours. Some opportunity to work from home. However,
this position has responsibilities requiring weekend and evening work and travel. Hours will fluctuate. Must be
willing to work nontraditional hours.