Tournament Coordinator, Golf

The Golf Tournament Coordinator is responsible for the strategic planning, logistics, operations, and coordination of IMG Academy’s Golf Tournaments.  This individual will be the external face of IMG Academy at Tournaments and should be knowledgeable on all aspects of the Academy, Golf Program and Tournaments.    Position Responsibilities: Help achieve program goals by successfully planning, organizing and executing IMG Academy’s Tournament schedule  Responsible for scheduling, registration, travel arrangements and other logistical requirements associated with students and coaches participating in tournaments.  Manage transportation plan for transport of equipment and supplies to tournament locations  Procure all necessary supplies and equipment for travel  Select host hotels and negotiate group room block agreements for all travel  Updating and maintaining student’s online resumes, tournament results and the Academy Wall of Champions  Demonstrate selling skills and product knowledge in all areas of the Academy and sport program  Educate tournament officials, guests, players, etc about IMG Academy and its sport programs  Proactively seek opportunities for business development designed to increase golf program enrollment   Establish and manage ongoing strategic relationships with golf industry stakeholders including state & regional golf associations, PGA Sections, junior golf associations, etc  Update and maintain tournament file with appropriate information after event  Assist students and coaching staff with delivery of program and coaching sessions  Other duties as assigned    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management or related field (or a minimum of 4 years’ equivalent experience)  Ability to lead decisively with commitment to principles  Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced organization  Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint & OneNote)  A superior work ethic  Positive outlook and pleasant demeanor  Excellent written and verbal communication skills   Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and communicate positively and professionally with all internal and external constituents  Firm commitment to confidentiality and respect for sensitive information  Commitment to comprehensive excellence  Proficiency with online research  Exceptional attention to detail  Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics  Excellent presentation skills with the ability to interact with a variety of audiences  Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development  Knowledge of junior golf and junior golf tournaments  Ability to interact with middle to high school age international students and parents  Ability to deliver educational and fun coaching sessions  Excellent customer service skills    Preferred Skills: Bilingual    Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to travel nights and weekends  Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.   Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.  Ability to move around campus including gym, turf, fields, etc.  Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.