Golf Operations Associate

Job Description

About The HJGT

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the primary goal of offering junior golfers aged 8-18 the opportunity to compete on exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision centers on providing superb hospitality and ensuring every event is memorable. Open to both males and females, the HJGT is currently recognized as the largest junior golf tour in the world, hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour. In 2017, HJGT established a significant partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by figures like financier Joe Lewis, Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods, and musician/entertainer Justin Timberlake. This collaboration aims to further the collective goal of growing the game of golf and broadening the Tour’s reach both domestically and internationally.

Job Description: Golf Operations Associate (Internship)

Position: Golf Operations Associate
Location: Extensive Travel across various U.S. states.
Internship Dates: January – May
Reports to: Director, Recruitment

Position Summary:
As a Golf Operations Associate intern, you will receive direct supervision and mentorship from HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members. The internship provides direct, hands-on training in all aspects of golf tournament operations, from course setup to breakdown. A significant component of the role involves extensive travel every weekend across the country, covering states such as Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Arizona, New Jersey, and North Carolina. When not traveling, interns will receive Business Operations training through hands-on learning and development provided by the Senior Leadership team. The HJGT operates with five operations teams nationwide; two of these teams reside in full-time housing in Georgia, while the other three are travel teams who stay in hotels, spending one full week in each city they visit.

Requirements:
• Must be pursuing a degree in Business/Sports Management/Marketing or other related fields.
• This is an unpaid internship, and interns must receive at least one (1) credit for the onsite experience from an accredited College/University.
• Must be in good standing with your College/University.

Responsibilities:
• Provide extensive customer service to all players and their families.
• Execute tournament set-up and preparation, including but not limited to: marking golf courses, determining tee and hole locations, setting up scoreboards, and utility set-up.
• Manage the starting and scoring of players.
• Serve as an on-course rules official.
• Actively manage pace of play.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Experience/Skills (Preferred):
• Knowledge of golf (preferred).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication/writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented.
• Results-driven.

Why Intern with HJGT? (Benefits & Provisions):
• FREE housing (for GA-based teams) or Hotel Accommodations (for travel teams).
• FREE Travel (via van transportation to and from tournaments).
• FREE or discounted golf at host venues.
• Food and Gas Stipend.
• Intern Incentive Program.
• Opportunity to earn College Credit for a hands-on, once-in-a-lifetime educational experience.
• Gain hands-on experience in every aspect of tournament operations, retail marketing, and video productions.
• Access to resume building workshops.
• Participate in classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist with career planning.
• Receive recommendation letters from full-time employees.
• Attend networking events.
• Uniform and laundry services are provided by HJGT.

College Credit:
Students are able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. The specific amount of credits will be determined by the intern’s institution. All interns MUST be enrolled in at least one credit.

Opportunities:
• Gain valuable experience in the golf industry.
• Potential for full-time employment with HJGT or through its extensive network.

Career Enrichment:
The HJGT internship program offers numerous benefits for career enrichment. Interns will have the unique opportunity to meet and interact with diverse groups of people, including future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours, golf professionals, directors of golf, course superintendents, influential sponsors, parents, and spectators. This internship stands out due to the extensive hands-on experience provided. Interns will be assigned daily tasks that have a substantial impact on the organization, learning to manage people, departments, and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced and fun environment.

Work Schedule Note:
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the associate may be required to work varying schedules, including nights and weekends, to meet business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or any other classification protected by law.