CPGA Operations Internship
Greensboro, North Carolina
DESCRIPTION
The Carolinas Section of The PGA of America (CPGA) is the largest of the PGA of America's 41 sections, serving over 2,300 PGA Professionals and Associates in North & South Carolina. The CPGA annually offers internship positions to assist with Carolinas PGA Section administration and operations each summer. The position will be titled "CPGA Operations Assistant". These positions gain a total experience in PGA Section administration, assisting with tournament operations, foundation activities, and marketing & communications. This opportunity can provide valuable experience leading to a career in golf administration. It also provides a very wide networking opportunity with hundreds of PGA Professionals in the Carolinas Section. Complimentary housing at the CPGA office is included with this internship. This is a paid internship.
TIME PERIOD
• January - August (approx. 8 months total)
• Start and end dates are flexible for the desired candidate
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• CPGA Tournament Program (80%)
o Travel to assist at various CPGA Member championships & PGA TOUR qualifiers
o Golf course set-up and preparation, including course marking, starting, tournament scoring area, material preparation
o Production, printing & staging of event & sponsor signage
o Rules officiating and pace of play enforcement
o Utilization of BlueGolf tournament software
o Equipment inventory, organization & maintenance
• Media & Public Relations (15%)
o Draft press releases and articles for various CPGA tournaments, events, & magazines
o Tournament marketing & promotion through social media outlets and photography
• Player Development & PGA Reach Foundation (5%)
o Travel to provide support at various local & sub-regional Drive, Chip & Putt events
QUALIFICATIONS
• Required
o Must be a college or university student receiving credit for internship experience
o Experience in and a passion for golf & general knowledge of the game of golf
o Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, well-organized, punctual, energetic, & able to multi-task
o Strong work ethic & physical stamina, ability to work & communicate in a team environment & travel extensively
o Excellent communication and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
o Capable of driving 2-5 hours at a time and lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs
• Preferred
o 21 years of age or older
o Sport Management Student, PGA Golf Management Student, or related field of study
o Familiarity with BlueGolf and/or other computer tournament software
o Experience with Photoshop, Canva, and/or other computer design programs is a plus
BENEFITS
• $2,000 per month stipend
• Paid-for travel expenses (hotel, meals, etc.) while on assignment
• Incredible playing & practice privileges at Bryan Park GC and other area facilities
• Staff social event outings
• CPGA logo'd apparel
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
Our past interns have landed careers at:
o North Texas PGA Section
o Augusta National Golf Club
o PGA of America
o Carolinas Golf Association
o Georgia State Golf Association
o Tennessee PGA Section
o Carolinas PGA Section
o First Tee - Triangle
o TGL Golf League
o Valley Hill Country Club
o Watersound Club
The Carolinas Section of The PGA of America (CPGA) is the largest of the PGA of America's 41 sections, serving over 2,300 PGA Professionals and Associates in North & South Carolina. The CPGA annually offers internship positions to assist with Carolinas PGA Section administration and operations each summer. The position will be titled "CPGA Operations Assistant". These positions gain a total experience in PGA Section administration, assisting with tournament operations, foundation activities, and marketing & communications. This opportunity can provide valuable experience leading to a career in golf administration. It also provides a very wide networking opportunity with hundreds of PGA Professionals in the Carolinas Section. Complimentary housing at the CPGA office is included with this internship. This is a paid internship.
TIME PERIOD
• January - August (approx. 8 months total)
• Start and end dates are flexible for the desired candidate
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• CPGA Tournament Program (80%)
o Travel to assist at various CPGA Member championships & PGA TOUR qualifiers
o Golf course set-up and preparation, including course marking, starting, tournament scoring area, material preparation
o Production, printing & staging of event & sponsor signage
o Rules officiating and pace of play enforcement
o Utilization of BlueGolf tournament software
o Equipment inventory, organization & maintenance
• Media & Public Relations (15%)
o Draft press releases and articles for various CPGA tournaments, events, & magazines
o Tournament marketing & promotion through social media outlets and photography
• Player Development & PGA Reach Foundation (5%)
o Travel to provide support at various local & sub-regional Drive, Chip & Putt events
QUALIFICATIONS
• Required
o Must be a college or university student receiving credit for internship experience
o Experience in and a passion for golf & general knowledge of the game of golf
o Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, well-organized, punctual, energetic, & able to multi-task
o Strong work ethic & physical stamina, ability to work & communicate in a team environment & travel extensively
o Excellent communication and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
o Capable of driving 2-5 hours at a time and lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs
• Preferred
o 21 years of age or older
o Sport Management Student, PGA Golf Management Student, or related field of study
o Familiarity with BlueGolf and/or other computer tournament software
o Experience with Photoshop, Canva, and/or other computer design programs is a plus
BENEFITS
- Complimentary on-site housing at CPGA office complete with shared living area and kitchen, private bedroom and private ensuite bathroom
• $2,000 per month stipend
• Paid-for travel expenses (hotel, meals, etc.) while on assignment
• Incredible playing & practice privileges at Bryan Park GC and other area facilities
• Staff social event outings
• CPGA logo'd apparel
- Comp day policy for weekends/long travel trips worked as approved by manager
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
Our past interns have landed careers at:
o North Texas PGA Section
o Augusta National Golf Club
o PGA of America
o Carolinas Golf Association
o Georgia State Golf Association
o Tennessee PGA Section
o Carolinas PGA Section
o First Tee - Triangle
o TGL Golf League
o Valley Hill Country Club
o Watersound Club
Created: 2024-10-06
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Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Greensboro
ZIP: 27410
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