2027 Operations Boatwright AGA Intern
About The Position
Missouri Golf is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Tournament Operations Intern for the golf season. This four-month internship runs May through August, with start and end dates flexible based on the school schedule, and is based in Jefferson City, Missouri. The intern will gain exposure to different facets of a state golf association, with an emphasis on tournament operations. Time will be divided between on-site events and championships and the association’s office, with additional exposure to membership activities. The internship is intended to provide experience for individuals interested in a career in golf administration while supporting state and regional golf associations in promoting amateur golf. Work may include tournament conduct, junior golf programs, membership services, and other activities that promote golf. The role offers exposure to tournament preparation, administration, and post-tournament business, and may involve long hours and hard work. The intern must arrange local housing and provide their own automobile transportation. Missouri Golf reimburses expenses related to travel on its business and personal automobile use on official business.
Requirements
- College degree completed or in process.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong interest in golf.
- Willingness to travel within Missouri.
- Ability to organize tasks and demonstrate exceptional time-management skills.
- Strong work ethic and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work outdoors in extreme weather and temperatures.
Responsibilities
- Assist with competition operations, including registration, starting, scoring, course setup, pace-of-play monitoring, and communication with tournament staff.
- Assist with course marking, determining hole locations, and taking hole-by-hole notes.
- Maintain the tournament entry database.
- Learn Golf Genius tournament management software to create events, pairings, and tee sheets and enter scores.
- Track and update player-of-the-year points.
- Assist with volunteer management.
- Respond to emails and phone calls about general tournament or qualifier-related inquiries.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Food and accommodation expenses paid when traveling.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Staff apparel.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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