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Vacaville, CA
Executive Director
ABOUT THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA
ABOUT THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA
The Northern California Section of the PGA of America (NCPGA) is a member-based professional golf association. Organized in 1920 to promote interest in the game of golf, the birth of this association was heralded as an important step to the advancement of the game in this district. The Northern California Section is one of the forty-one designated Sections of the PGA of America, the world’s largest working sports organization. With over 1,100 dedicated PGA Professionals and Associates at over 400 golf facilities in Northern California and Northwestern Nevada, the Association continues to have a positive impact on the game of golf and communities both regionally and nationally.
The NCPGA administers a robust tournament schedule, facilitates exemplary member services through committee structure, and houses the Northern California PGA Foundation that provides support to the PGA Hope program and various other philanthropic efforts to expand golf’s reach within the local communities.
The NCPGA offices are currently located in Vacaville, CA, which is approximately 30 minutes east of the San Francisco Bay Area. The NCPGA has an excellent staff in place with full-time and part-time employees helping to support our members in the growth of the game, and their personal and professional development.
THE OPPORTUNITY
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director will manage all Section business activities and programs in accordance with National and Section objectives. The ED will report to the Board of Directors while having an active role in both short- and long-term oversight of our section activities and direction. The ED will be solely responsible for managing staff, assets and providing programs. The Executive Director will coordinate and provide programs and services including education, tournaments, player development, meetings, and fundraising activities.
Additionally, the Executive Director will ensure ongoing and regular communication with the Members and Associates of the Section of all Association-related news and information. The NCPGA Executive Director shall also serve in the capacity of Chairperson for the Northern California PGA Foundation and shall fulfill the same prescribed duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Foundation Board of Directors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Business Administration:
Executive management and administration of the Section and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association.
Update, implement, and enforce Section constitution, by-laws, regulations, and policies established by the Board of Directors.
Shall be authorized to speak for the Section and shall keep the president advised of such statements.
Shall be authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Section and shall keep the Officers and Board of Directors aware of such contracts.
Accountable for all financial affairs of the Section and its subsidiary companies and shall maintain proper internal controls to protect Section assets.
Coordinate all Code of Ethics procedures from beginning to end, acting in accordance with PGA of America Code of Ethics guidelines and procedures.
Assure that the Section is adequately insured.
Approve all expenditures and manage the annual budget of the Association.
Work with the Section's Finance Committee and the PGA of America in preparing all financial records, reports, and tax filings.
Ensure all member classifications and job information is current and accurate.
Ensure all Association Development Programming (ADP) requirements are met and the Section is operated in compliance with the PGA of America and its Section Activity Guidelines.
Maintain good working relations with allied associations.
Office Administration and General Policy:
Report and be accountable to the Officers of the Section.
Responsible for writing job descriptions for each employee of the Section office.
Shall hire, reprimand, or dismiss employees.
Shall train, supervise, counsel, and review all employees.
Shall make employee salary and benefit recommendations to the Section Officers and Finance Committee.
Establish and implement employment and office policies and procedures.
Shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Section. Work with and on behalf of all Committee chairpersons.
Shall be knowledgeable and familiar with the employment laws of the State of California and Nevada.
Shall prepare and distribute all meeting agendas, verify attendance, and provide and maintain all board and committee meeting minutes.
Shall set his/her own schedule so as to meet the requirements and duties of this position.
Association Representation:
Attend all Board Meetings and General Membership Meetings unless other Association business prohibits such attendance.
Attend the PGA of America Annual Meeting, District meetings, regional meetings, and the National Executive Directors Conference at the expense of the Section, and the PGA Merchandise Show with the approval of the Section Officers.
Serve on any PGA of America committees if chosen.
Coordinate and communicate Section delegation travel and lodging to National, Regional, District, and section meetings.
Work closely with the PGA of America Career Consultant to maximize benefits to members and employers located within the Section.
Work closely with the PGA of America Player Engagement Consultant to maximize program benefits for Members and foster the growth of the game.
Serve as the Managing Liaison for the NCPGA Hall of Fame, with operational oversight of the Selection Committee.
Strategic Planning (Long and Short Term):
Coordinate and supervise the preparation of the Section’s long and short-range business objectives.
Supervise formulation of the annual Section Business Plan and ensure its submission to PGA of America.
Sponsor & Partner Development:
Responsible for the procurement of all corporate sponsorship and partnership sales for the Section.
Maintain all appropriate sponsorship and marketing contracts.
Work closely with all Section sponsors to ensure their satisfaction.
NCPGA Chapter Administration:
Responsible for the proper administration of all NCPGA Chapters and shall coordinate with Chapter leadership to ensure the smooth operation and integration with Section activities.
Shall ensure all Chapter financial transactions and reporting are maintained in a timely manner.
Attend as many Chapter board and membership meetings as reasonably possible, keeping the Chapter Board of Directors and membership informed regarding Section affairs.
Shall be aware of Chapter rules and regulations to ensure compliance with Section and National regulations.
NCPGA Foundation:
Serve in the capacity of Chairperson of the NCPGA Foundation. In this capacity shall be responsible for managing and supervising the NCPGA staff to perform the administration of all Foundation programs and activities.
Work in cooperation with the Foundation Board of Directors to fulfill all necessary requirements and reporting as required by state and federal regulations to maintain 501©3 status.
Member Program Management:
In cooperation with the Section Education Committee, administrate education programs for Section members corresponding to industry demands.
In cooperation with the Section Tournament Committee, administrate the annual Section tournament schedule.
Important Other Skills Considered:
Excellent leadership skills
A good understanding of the PGA of America's mission, PGA Constitution, PGA membership guidelines, enrollment processes, and the golf industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience recruiting, training, and managing staff
Experience in general association management and working with a Board of Directors, committees, and volunteer base preferred
Experience in managing and developing budgets, and business plans as well as managing financial assets and banking
Marketing and promotions skills
Business administration skills including organizational skills and being detail-oriented
Interpersonal skills to ensure a cooperative environment within the Association, staff, Section membership, partners, and the community
Experience in program and tournament management
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
PGA of America or CMAA Member in good standing is preferred; non-PGA applicants will be considered
Four-year college degree preferred
An executive or senior staff member of a PGA of America Section
PGA of America staff members
Allied Golf Association executives or staff members
Must have strong leadership and organizational skills
Intimately familiar with the organizational structure, culture, and history of the PGA of America
Proven ability with sponsor procurement and foundation fundraising preferred
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Section will provide compensation and benefits packages commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Salary range: $150,000 - $185,000 annually
Bonus potential up to 10% of salary
Business Development commission to be negotiated.
Excellent benefits package including company vehicle, full health, dental, vision, 401K with % match after 1 year, PGA dues, Clothing allowance, Tournament allowance, and other approved expenses as needed.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is June 12, 2024, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Anticipated Start Date: Flexible, targeting somewhere around August 1, 2024
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Northern California PGA, Executive Director
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Eric Lippert | President | Northern California PGA
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.
Ken Ferrell, PGA, and Scott Kmiec are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: kferrell@pgahq.com
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