Tournament Operations Intern

About the role

The Oklahoma Golf Association (OGA) is offering a USGA P.J. Boatwright Tournament Operations/Course Rating internship for 3-6 months to a qualified male or female.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conduct of OGA Tournaments and USGA Qualifiers held within the state of Oklahoma. This includes performing pre- and post-tournament tasks (course set-up, course marking, paperwork preparation, etc.) and tasks on the day of (starting, scoring, Rules applications, event signage staging, etc.)
• Assist with the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour (OJGT), which conducts tournaments for boys and girls ages 12-18.
• Develop an understanding of the USGA Course Rating System Guide. Complete online USGA Course Rating training and on-site training from the Director of GHIN Services. On days free from competitions, join the course rating teams on-site to assist with the measuring of golf courses under the Course Rating program.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the staff of the OGA in matters related to golf administration and the everyday business of the OGA.

Requirements

• Background in golf and interest in golf administration as a career preferred.
• Self-motivated and personable with strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and spend extended periods of time in extreme outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to work extended days, early mornings, some weekends, and travel overnight.
• Access to own means of transportation.

Benefits

• Job expenses covered (mileage, staff uniforms, meals while traveling, etc.).

Pay

$14 per hour.

Schedule

Applicants are expected to work full-time during the summer months (May - Return to School in August). Those individuals who are willing to work six months will work on weekends only in September/October.