The 2026 PGA Championship is seeking hard-working and team-oriented individuals to join our 2026 PGA Championship Operations team. This select team of Operations Assistants will play a vital role in executing one of the most prominent sporting events in the world. The PGA of America is the world’s largest working sports organization, and this position offers the opportunity to meet and work with its various representatives.
DUTIES:
The Operations Assistants will help the 2026 PGA Championship Operations Staff in the construction, daily operation and deconstruction of the Championship. While on-site at Aronimink Golf Club, you will get a “behind the scenes glimpse” of a major golf championship. This position requires a strong work ethic, since most of the jobs are labor intensive. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: trailer placement, furniture distribution, floral maintenance, painting, wind screening, organizing and unloading deliveries and assisting vendors.
INCLUSION:
Employees are expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and respecting others’ beliefs, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and individuality to help ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Association Members, partners, customers, and guests. PGA of America respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive.
SHARED VALUES:
Embody the organization's shared values and help ensure the organization's values-based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values, challenges, and opportunities you are experiencing.
SUPERVISION:
No supervisory responsibilities.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
No financial responsibility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
A successful Championship is dependent upon your willingness to learn, ability to make informed decisions and cooperatively working as a team. Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. This is a deadline-driven event, and you must be able to work long hours, outdoors, and weekends. It is imperative to act professionally because you will represent the 2026 PGA Championship staff.
This is a paid position, and all Operations Assistants will be employed on a temporary basis through the PGA of America. All applicants must pass a background check and provide their own transportation. A PGA housing option may be offered if available. Operations Assistants may be responsible for part of the housing cost. Lunch, beverages and Championship uniforms will be provided for each working day.
PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities to all people. DFWP.
