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 Golf Tournament Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of professional golf tournaments. This role works closely with internal teams, sponsors, venues, vendors, volunteers, players, and community partners to deliver well-organized, high-quality tournament experiences.

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

Location: Corning, NY

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support tournament planning, including timelines, budgets, operational plans, critical paths, and event calendars.
• Lead or support venue and tournament operations, including course setup, signage, credentialing, transportation, parking, and tournament-day logistics.
• Lead or support special events and projects throughout the year, including tournament-week pro-ams, receptions, dinners, media events, sponsor functions, and community initiatives.
• Lead or support the development and execution of sponsor activations and hospitality programs, working closely with the sales and hospitality teams to ensure successful delivery of title and secondary sponsor commitments.
• Lead or support food and beverage strategy and execution across tournament hospitality, pro-ams, special events, volunteer programs, and other tournament functions.
• Lead or support tournament gifting programs, including player, sponsor, pro-am, volunteer, VIP, and stakeholder gifting, from concept and sourcing through fulfillment and distribution.
• Recruit, schedule, train, and manage volunteers and temporary event staff.
• Develop event schedules, run-of-shows, briefing materials, signage plans, operational documents, and other event communications.
• Manage and coordinate 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.
• Develop and manage the daily schedule and logistics for the Honorary Observer Program, including group assignments, participant communications, and uniform coordination.
• Coordinate with LPGA Tour childcare staff regarding location, operational requirements, and on-site execution.
• Lead or support post-event recaps, documenting key learnings, performance highlights, and recommendations for future tournaments.
• Support 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.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$24.52 hourly(minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$32.69 hourly

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