Coordinator, Golf Events

Who We Are

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Job Title: Coordinator, Golf Events North America

Business Unit: IMG Golf, Events

Main Purpose of Position: The Coordinator, Golf Events North America is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering key operational programs and initiatives across IMG's portfolio of professional golf tournaments, including The Classic, an LPGA Event in Corning, New York. This position assumes direct ownership of assigned tournament workstreams, with responsibility for program management, budget management, vendor relationships, stakeholder coordination, volunteer organization and successful execution. The role requires independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making to achieve tournament objectives, enhance the participant and stakeholder experience, and drive operational efficiencies.

Reports To: Direct: Tournament Director, Events | In-direct: VP, Golf Events

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Independently manage assigned tournament program and operational workstreams, with responsibility for developing strategies, establishing priorities, and making decisions necessary to achieve tournament objectives.
• Lead the recruitment, scheduling, training, and management of approximately 1,000 volunteers and temporary event staff.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate agreements within delegated authority, and make resource allocation decisions consistent with approved objectives.
• Lead assigned areas of venue operations, including course setup, signage, credentialing, transportation, parking, and tournament-day logistics.
• Lead assigned special events and projects throughout the year, including tournament-week pro-ams, receptions, dinners, media events, sponsor functions, and year-round community initiatives.
• Lead the execution of assigned sponsor activations and hospitality programs, working closely with the sales and hospitality teams to ensure successful delivery of title and secondary sponsor assets.
• Collaborate with tournament leadership on food and beverage strategy and execution across tournament hospitality, pro-ams, special events, volunteer programs, and other tournament functions.
• Lead the development of tournament gifting programs, including player, sponsor, pro-am, volunteer, VIP, and stakeholder gifting, from concept and sourcing through fulfillment and distribution.
• Develop event schedules, run-of-shows, briefing materials, signage plans, operational documents, and other event communications.
• Manage vendors, deliveries, equipment, décor, catering, rentals, and other on-site service requirements.
• Support player, sponsor, VIP, and stakeholder experience initiatives, helping ensure a high level of service and attention to detail across tournament programs.
• Oversee event-day activities, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Lead tournament childcare programming, including coordination with the Tour, establishing appropriate location, operational requirements, and on-site execution.
• Lead post-event workstream recaps, documenting key learnings, performance highlights, and recommendations for future tournaments.
• Lead other tournament initiatives, special projects, and year-round event needs as assigned.

Key Results Areas

• Success in this role is demonstrated through organized and timely event delivery, positive experiences for players and guests, strong stakeholder relationships, effective volunteer and vendor coordination, responsible budget management, and continuous improvement from one tournament to the next. Affect innovation / change within a traditional sport.

Essential Job Knowledge And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, hospitality, event management, business, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in event management, hospitality, sports, tournaments, or a related field.
• Knowledge of golf tournament operations and professional sports events is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and event-management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during tournament periods.
• Ability to travel as required.