The Best Players Need the Best People.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in Business, Sports Management, Communications, Computer Science or related field preferred.
Three years related experience required. Experience in a sports-related business environment preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of PGA TOUR Golf Technology Infrastructure and ShotLink Scoring methods
Knowledge of rules of golf
Ability to motivate and lead volunteer workforces, including in a remote capacity
Some travel required; teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness; ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects; ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals; excellent communication skills.
Able to safely operate a utility vehicle such as, but not limited to, golf carts, utility carts, and shuttle carts.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Perform data collection in real-time, verifying accuracy, troubleshooting errors and resolving issues in a timely manner. This includes validating data from camera systems, lasers, radars, and walking scorers/volunteers.
Ensure each camera is calibrated correctly and data being captured is accurate.
Answer questions from tournament officials, volunteers, media and TV partners related to data and statistics.
Notify Tournament Event Logistics of problems with any of the scoring sensors or handheld equipment.
Communicate issues with volunteers to onsite staff.
Monitor and validate data presented in the Tournament Tracker application.
Special projects or other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Three years of related experience
- Knowledge of PGA TOUR golf technology infrastructure and ShotLink scoring methods
- Knowledge of the rules of golf
- Ability to motivate and lead volunteer workforces, including remotely
- Excellent communication, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and cooperate with diverse individuals
- Ability to safely operate utility vehicles such as golf carts and shuttle carts
- Business, Sports Management, Communications, Computer Science, or related bachelor's concentration
- Experience in a sports-related business environment
What We Do
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide. The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions more than 130 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Series-China. Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world’s best players, hailing from 29 countries and territories (93 members are from outside the United States). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to 212 countries and territories in 23 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving. In 2019, tournaments across all Tours generated a record $204.3 million for local and national charitable organizations, bringing the all-time total to more than $3 billion. To learn more about the positive impact the PGA TOUR has on the communities in which we play, please visit www.pgatour.com/impact. Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, on the PGA TOUR app and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram (in English, Spanish and Korean), LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao and Douyin.
