PGM/PGA Golf Services – Performance Center Operations Intern

TPC Network•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The PGM/PGA Golf Services Internship program is for those seeking management careers in golf operations. The position is designed to provide the individual with experience and training directed specifically towards preparing them for promotion to an Assistant Golf Professional position and fulfilling the requirements of a student enrolled in a PGA Golf Management program at a 4-year college or university. The PGM/Golf Services Intern may perform a broad range of golf activities including but not limited to golf shop operations, customer service, group golf instruction, visual merchandising, golf cart fleet management, practice facility operations, tournament operations, special projects, limited supervision, and administrative duties. Our team of experienced golf professionals is prepared to guide you through the PGM program, including time off for studying/testing, practice schedule for PAT preparation, and experience-based assistance offered at each of the 3 PGA levels.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Enrolled in a PGA Golf Management program at a 4-year college or university or related field.
Knowledge of general business administration practices and professional golf operations. practices and procedures as would be acquired through education or previous golf employment experience.
Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices preferred.
Plans to enjoy a career in the golf industry.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests with their Performance Center needs, ensuring that every step of their experience at the Performance Center runs as smoothly and is as enjoyable as possible.
Greet and welcome members and guests in a warm and professional manner.
At opening assist in setup of the lesson tee, ensuring there are enough practice balls for the day’s scheduled lessons.
Pull Performance Center golf car to staging area.
Remove golf bags from member/guest car and load them on the Performance Center golf car.
Drive the member/guest to the Performance Center.
Make sure to have warm-up bags and the day’s lesson schedule at the podium before the first lesson.
At closing, drive the Performance Center golf car into golf car facility.
Thoroughly clean golf car and plug it into the battery charger.
Ensure that the Performance Center interior and exterior is always clean and orderly.
Service the practice facility by driving the picker and mechanically picking up golf balls in the area.
Set up the lesson tee.
Continually replenish the supply of practice facility balls.
Patrol the lesson tee and pick up trash and practice golf ball bags.
Rotate lesson tee area in accordance with tee maintenance program.
Collect, clean and bag balls at the end of the day, ensuring that all range balls are always in excellent condition by culling damaged balls.
Assist members and guests as they depart from the facility, ensuring that all golf clubs are cleaned, and that a staff member carries and places golf clubs in Member's or Guest’s vehicle.
Ensure that no Member or Guest carries his or her clubs to or from the Performance Center or in the parking lot or clubhouse areas.
Communicate by two-way radio the arrival of guests, verifying that lesson times remain on schedule.
Work closely with the Golf Shop staff to ensure that all club rules including dress code and beverage policy are followed by members and guests.