Western New York PGA

ABOUT THE WESTERN NEW YORK SECTION, PGA OF AMERICA

The Western New York PGA Section (WNYPGA), located at Glen Oak Golf Course in East Amherst, NY is one of 41 Sections of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The PGA of America, formed in 1916, has grown into the world's largest working sports organization with more than 27,000 members and associates. Its mission is to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to the game's growth by providing services to golf professionals and the industry.  The WNYPGA has been a part of the PGA of America umbrella since 1925, and consists of approximately 275 golf professionals in the Buffalo, Rochester and Northwestern PA areas. The Section and it’s Foundation PGA REACH WNY has seen substantial growth over the past five years.  In 2019, we were proud to have built a new office and hall of fame at Glen Oak Golf Course that is now the home of our Section and Foundation, PGA HOPE Buffalo Chapter, Special Olympics of WNY training ground,  Sub-Regional and Local Drive Chip and Putt, Junior League Section Championship and numerous other Professional Championships. This makes a unique opportunity for the Section and Foundation to make a true impact in the growth of the game right outside our back door.  This also provides the Section Staff an opportunity for a green grass golf course to have unlimited playing and practice privileges. 

ABOUT THE PGA REACH WNY FOUNDATION

PGA REACH WNY was created with a goal of providing support to various organizations within the boundaries of the Western New York PGA Section. Through the game of golf, the Foundation works to fund programs supporting its mission, including the Western New York Section PGA Junior Golf initiatives and various other underprivileged youth golf programs. The Foundation conducts and/or supports a variety of initiatives that serve the founding pillars: youth, military, and diversity in golf.

SECTION STAFF MISSION

To provide a first-class experience for WNYPGA Members and Foundation benefactors in all tournaments, events, initiatives, and programming.  Our team works in a collaborative, fun environment and has a passion for sharing their love for the game of golf with others.

BENEFIT OF THE POSITION

The Western New York Section has a proven track record of placing employees in their next role.  The Executive Director and Section have a true passion for career development and future employment mentorship.  The goal would be to work with the Director of Competitions on their career development while they are employed by the Western New York PGA Section. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee Section tournaments including, but not limited to, below:

○       Professional Championships

○       National Qualifiers

○       Pro-Ams

○       Assistant Association Events

○       Allied Association Events similar to the NYS Open Qualifier

○       Meeting Golf Events

○       Foundation Tournaments

• Responsible for the annual growth, overall well-being, and vision of the tournament program

• Responsible for scheduling, preparing and managing all events/programs listed above

• Responsible for preparing and working within budget of all above events and providing appropriate invoicing and expense reporting to host clubs and Assistant Executive Director

• Work with the Executive Director to service and executive on-site activation of corporate partners

• Schedule and coordinate Rules volunteers/staffing for Section events as needed

• Manage tournament supplies and equipment

• Responsible for marketing all of the above events in conjunction the Tournament Operations and Marketing Intern

• Secure all Host Facility contracts, BEO’s and event agreements for all said events

• Coordinate events with host PGA Professional, F&B Manager, rules officials and volunteers

• Ensure all Section Major Championships are properly marked for competition

• Determine golf course setup and hole locations for Section tournaments

• Serve as liaison to PGA of America for the Professional National Qualifier, Senior National Qualifier and Assistant National Qualifier

• Serve as the staff liaison for the Tournament Committee to ensure tournament policies and procedures are followed in accordance with the Section Tournament Regulations

• Manage PGA Member communication and engagement in regards to the said events

• Develop and maintain excellent knowledge of the Rules of Golf

• Enforce the Tournament Rules & Regulations and Policies & Procedures

• Serve as the staff liaison for the Education Committee to ensure sufficient educational offerings are made available to WNYPGA members.

• Other duties as assigned

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• When the Executive Director is not on-site, said position will manage the staff, interns and volunteers.  This position will also be responsible for hiring and mentoring the Tournament Operations and Marketing Intern.

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, and talk / 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 be able to drive to and from various locations throughout the Region. 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.