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State golf association boatwright operations (Internship) - UNITED STATES

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United States Golf Association | Jamesville New york United states
Expires: February 14, 2024

The NYSGA is searching for golf enthusiasts to join our team for the 2024 season. As an intern you will be welcomed as a valued member of a highly skilled group of golf administrators, responsible for conducting championship golf tournaments for the NYSGA and collaborating golf associations. So, if you have a passion for golf (skill level isn't important), an interest in learning to conduct first-class competitions, and want to be part of a fun, hard-working crew, we hope you'll consider joining us!

Positions: USGA P.J. Boatwright Internships

Location: NYSGA Headquarters in Jamesville, New York (Syracuse) with travel throughout the state of New York required for tournament duties and other on-site needs.

Responsibilities:

Manage the In-house administrative responsibilities related to conducting championship golf competitions for multiple associations:

Provide support (via email/phone) to golfers utilizing the online registration software to sign-up for tournaments

Review player specific tournament eligibility requirements

Update association and tournament specific websites

Inventory and organize tournament hardware/supplies

Utilization of the NYSGA's Tournament Management software, Golf Genius

Communicate tournament specific information to players and association volunteers

Travel to top golf courses as a member of an NYSGA team to conduct tournaments, fulfilling essential responsibilities (after extensive training) as assigned:

Set up the on-site NYSGA tournament office and event signage/supplies

Prepare the course for tournament play, including marking (out of bounds, penalty areas, ground under repair), selecting hole locations and hole distances, volunteer assignments, and Local Rules and Notices

Perform tournament admin roles: pre-round setup, player/volunteer registration, starting, scoring, spotting, and officiating

Complete the tournament by breaking down supplies, preparing and sending player/media/volunteer reports/emails, and returning to NYSGA HQ

Additional projects will be assigned and may include other core services provided by the association (Handicapping, Course Rating, Foundation, Communications, Marketing), based on the individual interest of the intern.

Requirements:

Recent college graduate interested in gaining entry level experience in pursuit of a career in the golf industry

A background in golf, either playing and/or working at a course (pro shop, outside operations, golf course maintenance)

Ability to work from NYSGA HQ in Jamesville, NY

Self-motivated, detail oriented, personable, and a proven team player

Comfortably lift and transport equipment that weighs up to ~50 pounds

Must have own transportation and a valid driver's license

Must be an amateur golfer, PGM students are eligible, but PGA professionals/apprentices are ineligible

Compensation:

$2,000 per month (hourly employee), based on a 40 hour week, overtime incurred. Plus reimbursement of any job-related expenses while traveling.

Donald Ross apparel for tournament work

Playing privileges at the Cavalry Club (Manlius,NY) and access to play top golf courses throughout the internship

To learn more about the New York State Golf Association visit: nysga.org

Recommended Skills
  • Administration
  • Attention To Detail
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Maintenance
  • Self Motivation

 
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