ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGA
The Northern Texas PGA (
NTPGA) is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America and its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. The Northern Texas PGA is comprised of approximately 1,000 PGA members and associates employed at more than 300 facilities.
The Northern Texas PGA has
22 full-time staff members and is currently headquartered in Frisco, Texas.The Northern Texas PGA opened its own state of the art headquarters on the PGA Frisco campus in December of 2022.
In addition to managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section, the Northern Texas PGA also operates a non-profit and charitable
foundation that focuses on five pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, inclusion, internships, and military and veterans. The foundation also owns and operates
The Ronny Golf Park.
The mission of the Northern Texas PGA is to serve its members and grow the game.
INTERNSHIP START & END DATES
May 15 – July 22, 2024
(start and end dates are somewhat flexible based on successful applicant’s school schedule)
JOB SUMMARY
The Northern Texas PGA is seeking qualified applicants for an 11-week internship in golf tournament operations during the summer of 2024. Successful applicants will be responsible for helping conduct day-to-day operations of the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour and the Northern Texas PGA Foundation’s Junior Golf programming. This internship includes comprehensive training in golf tournament operations, event management, Rules of Golf, and professional development.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute pre-tournament responsibilities, such as tournament information collection, printing tournament documents, equipment/signage set-up, and golf course set-up
- Administer on-site responsibilities, such as player registration, starting, rules officiating, scoring, and awards presentations
- Execute post-tournament responsibilities, including completing, organizing, and submitting tournament reports, distributing tournament results, and equipment tear-down
- Effectively communicate with host professional staff, junior golfers, parents, caddies, and spectators
- Manage tournament equipment through transporting equipment to and from facilities, inventory reporting, and maintenance
- Inform and enforce Junior Tour Rules & Regulations including Rules of Golf, Caddie Program, and Pace of Play
- Provide support to select Section and Foundation operations through various on-site responsibilities
SUMMER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Summer Junior Tour Operations interns in West Texas will be responsible for helping conduct approximately three Junior Tour tournaments a week. These tournaments will include formats such as single day, 18-hole and 9-hole stroke play competitions. Interns will be responsible for conducting all of these events from start to finish. A Summer Junior Tour Operations intern in West Texas should expect to work, on average, three days a week, including some weekends, and will work approximately 30-35 hours each week.
QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE
Required:
- Will live in West Texas (Lubbock, Amarillo, or Odessa/Midland area) for the duration of the internship
- Pursuing a college degree (third or fourth-year students preferred)
- Has automobile access with willingness and ability to travel across West Texas
- Has existing insurance (through school or parents)
- Exhibits ability to work and communicate effectively in a team-based environment
- General computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office, Smartphone Apps)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work early mornings
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather and temperatures
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds, i.e. tents, tables, stakes, and championship signage
- Ability to safely operate a golf cart
- Ability to stand and move around on foot for extended periods of time
- Ability to speak publicly
- Effectively able to use and operate cell phones, tablets, and hand-held radios
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of the game and Rules of Golf
- Interest in a career in golf or sports administration
TOURNAMENT TRAVEL
Tournaments will be located throughout the entire West Texas region. Interns can expect to work a tournament at a different golf course each weekend and will be responsible for their own transportation to and from all tournaments. See below for mileage reimbursement and overnight hotel accommodation information.
COMPENSATION
- Interns will be compensated at $1,200 per month for the months of June and July (before taxes)
- Interns will be compensated an additional $300 per month for the months of June and July (before taxes) as a gas allowance
- During the month of May, interns will be compensated $80 per day (before taxes) for each day worked and will be reimbursed for some business travel at current IRS-approved rates.
- NTPGA staff uniforms including golf shirts and hats
- School credit (if applicable)
- If an overnight stay is required because of a sanctioned tournament, the hotel room will be paid for by the NTPGA
- When an overnight stay is required, the NTPGA will provide a meal allowance
HOUSING
The Northern Texas PGA does not provide housing of any kind.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested applicants must submit their application via TeamWork Online. Please email Aiden Brown (
[email protected]) if you have any questions regarding the internship or Northern Texas PGA.
The Northern Texas PGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The successful applicant will be required to take a drug test and undergo an authorized background check. Should any portion of the drug test or background check fail to fully clear, the employment offer may be considered null and void.
