Rules of Golf Associate


Location: 

Far Hills, NJ
 

Reports to: 

Manager, Rules Inquiries
 

Number of Employees Directly Supervised By This Position: 

Full Time – 0
Part Time – 0

Position Summary: 

The Rules of Golf Associate is primarily responsible for answering Rules of Golf inquiries received via telephone, email, facsimile or letter.  The Associate is also responsible for processing applications for reinstatement to amateur status and handling Rules of Amateur Status inquiries received via telephone, email, facsimile or letter.  The Rules of Golf Associate position is a two-year assignment, after which employment with the USGA will end.  On the job training will be provided.


Duties 

 

  • Respond to Rules of Golf Emails, Letters and Facsimiles.
  • Respond to Rules of Golf Phone Calls.
  • Process Applications for Reinstatement to Amateur Status and respond to Rules of Amateur Status Phone Calls, Emails, Letters and Facsimiles.
  • Document Rules of Golf Q’s and A’s for issues not covered in the Decisions on the Rules of Golf. Develop form responses to email inquiries.
  • Work on special projects and assignments as directed by members of the Rules of Golf staff, such as proofreading Rules of Golf, Decisions on the Rules of Golf and the Rule of the Day; preparing kits for Rules of Golf Workshops; attending and/or coordinating Rules of Golf Workshops; teaching Rules of Golf; and working at USGA Championships.

 

  

Working Relationships 

 

 


Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities 

Qualified candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills; have an interest in a career in golf administration, personal computer skills and a demonstrated interest in and understanding of the Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status.The Associate must be able to respond to inquiries in a tactful and timely manner, and work without supervision, particularly during the Championship season.  Experience working at a golf association, PGA Section, etc. and attendance at a PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop or other Rules of Golf seminars would be beneficial.


Additional Comments: 

The Rules of Golf Associate position is a two-year assignment, after which employment with the USGA will end.  Relocation assistance is available for this position (details upon request)

To Apply: 

Please sumbit cover letter with salary expectations and resume to hr@usga.org with job title in the subject line.