THE OPPORTUNITY
The Tournament Volunteer Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of LPGA Tour owned events. This position plays a key role in delivering world-class tournaments by ensuring excellence across all facets of the Volunteer Program.
The Tournament Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for leading volunteer programs involving 500+ individuals, which are critical to the success of LPGA Tour events. This role oversees all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and engagement, ensuring that every volunteer is equipped to deliver a world-class experience for players, fans, and partners. Working closely with the entire tournament team, host venues, and community partners, the Coordinator fosters strong relationships and provides the leadership needed to uphold LPGA standards of professionalism and hospitality.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage the volunteer programs for the Fortinet Founders Cup (Menlo Park, CA) and the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown (Daly City, CA)
- Oversee the volunteer registration system, ensuring smooth onboarding and tracking
- Build and maintain relationships with volunteer chairpersons
- Lead volunteer recruiting, training, and retention efforts to support tournament operations
- Coordinate volunteer uniforms, including ordering, inventory management, and on-site distribution
- Assist in developing and delivering volunteer training materials
- Serve as the primary point of communication with volunteers before, during, and after tournaments
- Coordinate and manage on-site food & beverage experience for volunteer program
- Implement a post-event volunteer survey and prepare after-action reports with recommendations
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure volunteer support across all event areas
- Represent the tournament at local community events to build relationships and foster engagement
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Business, or related field
- 1–3 years of experience in event or sports operations (golf experience preferred)
- Up to 10-12 weeks of travel per year, including weekends and holidays, as required during the LPGA Tour season
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently with flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure in fast-paced environments
