About the role#
The Western Golf Association is hiring a Championship Coordinator for a full-time, paid internship during the summer of 2027. This role involves extensive on-site support for four amateur golf championships and professional tournament operations. You will work directly with host club staff, WGA Directors, members, and volunteers to ensure successful event execution.
What you'll do#
- Provide operational and administrative support for WGA amateur championships, including the Women’s Western Junior, Western Junior, Women’s Western Amateur, and Western Amateur.
- Manage tournament websites, assemble registration packets, and handle printing and proofreading.
- Assist with golf course setup, tournament entry processing, and booking practice round tee times.
- Coordinate data entry for pairings and scoring programs, and maintain player applications and rankings.
- Transport supplies to host facilities and manage equipment inventory, setup, and breakdown.
- Facilitate vendor contract negotiations and manage on-site vendor relationships.
- Oversee golf cart assignments and manage shipping and receiving for tournament deliveries.
- Coordinate volunteer assignments, training, and package distribution.
- Communicate with players, parents, and coaches regarding tournament logistics.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high-pressure situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong people skills.
- A self-motivated attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Previous internship or work experience in golf or sports management is preferred.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the tournament schedule.
- Ability to relocate and travel as necessary.
- Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Glenview, Illinois.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship for the summer of 2027.
About Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation
The Western Golf Association is a non-profit organization based in Glenview, Illinois. Founded in 1899, it manages six national golf championships and supports the Evans Scholars Foundation. This foundation provides full housing and tuition scholarships to caddies at various universities. The organization operates with a staff of approximately 381 employees.
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