About the role#
The Golf Operations Associate role offers hands on training in tournament management. You will work under the mentorship of Tournament Directors and staff to learn the full scope of event operations. This position requires travel and involves active participation in tournament setup, execution, and breakdown. When not traveling, you will receive business operations training from the senior leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service to players and their families
- Handle tournament setup, including marking courses, placing tees and holes, and preparing scoreboards and utility areas
- Manage player starting and scoring
- Perform on course rules officiating
- Monitor and manage pace of play
- Assist with business operations tasks and other duties as assigned by management
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Business, Sports Management, Marketing, or a related field
- Ability to receive at least one college credit for this internship
- Good standing with your college or university
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Goal oriented and result driven mindset
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
- Knowledge of golf is preferred
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Term: Winter 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship
- Sponsorship: Not available
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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