About the role#
As a Golf Operations Associate, you will gain hands-on experience in tournament operations through direct mentorship from Tournament Directors and staff. This role requires extensive travel to various tournament locations across the country. When not traveling, you will participate in business operations training led by the senior leadership team. This is a full-time, unpaid internship. You must be enrolled in at least one credit at an accredited college or university to participate.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service to players and their families.
- Handle tournament set-up, such as marking golf courses, placing tee and hole locations, and setting up scoreboards and utilities.
- Manage player starting and scoring.
- Perform on-course rules officiating and monitor pace of play.
- Participate in business operations training sessions.
- Complete other duties as assigned by management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Business, Sports Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Good standing with your college or university.
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A goal-oriented and result-driven mindset.
- Knowledge of golf is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (with extensive travel required).
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
About Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour organizes competitive golf events for players between the ages of 8 and 18. Founded in 2007, the organization runs more than 350 tournaments each year. While based in Orlando, Florida, the tour operates across the United States and in Canada, China, and India. It maintains a staff of 11 to 50 employees.
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