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Internship Listing:American Junior Golf Association Tournament Operations Intern - Travel Required; Office in Braselton, GA| Position's Title | | American Junior Golf Association Tournament Operations Intern - Travel Required; Office in Braselton, GA | | Number of Openings | | 9 | | Description | Description:
The AJGA is looking for talented and well-rounded applicants to serve as tournament operations interns. The tournament operations intern is an entry-level position and you must turn 21 years old prior to May 19, 2013. The interns will travel extensively throughout the United States during the internship to help conduct national junior golf tournaments.
Tournament Operations Internship Job Responsibilities:
On-course rules officiating
General tournament set-up and preparation
Golf course set-up and preparation
Starting and scoring of players
Efficiency, multi-tasking and time management
Monitoring equipment inventory, maintenance and replenishment
Public speaking
Customer Service
Operation and maintenance of company vehicles
Working with golf course staff, sponsors and stakeholders
Maintaining and working within a tournament budget
Tournament Operations Internship Job Qualifications:
Golf knowledge is a plus, but not mandatory
Experience in event management/operations is a plus
Past experience in a team environment, i.e. college athlete
Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere
Highly motivated and self-starter
Willingness to take an active leadership role
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Basic computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft Office)
Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years old prior to May 19, 2013
Must either be working towards or achieved a Bachelors Degree
Work outside in extreme weather and temperatures
Work in direct sun exposure
Drive and operate company vans and trailers and travel via plane if necessary
Drive and operate a golf cart
Use and operate company equipment, i.e. radios/walkie-talkies
Ability to spot golf balls on the course
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Communicate both verbally and in writing
Lift equipment up to approximately 50 pounds
Benefits and Compensation:
In order to be considered for full-time employment with the AJGA, you must complete an internship with the AJGA.
The AJGA will pay a $200 per week stipend for the spring and a $225 per week stipend for the summer.
All tournament-related expenses (lodging, food, gas and laundry) will be paid by the AJGA.
In limited instances a week off could happen for a team. In this case all travel, food and lodging will be on each individual if they determine to go home or stay in the city in which they are located. In this case, time off is unpaid.
Travel to and from Atlanta prior to and after the internship will be on a stipend basis.
Each intern will be provided with an assortment of Polo Golf/Polo Ralph Lauren clothing, Under Armour shoes and Sundog sunglasses.
Apply:
Each candidate must complete:
Application can be found at www.ajga.org/careers under Apply Now
Cover letter
Resume
Three-year state issued driving record
One written letter of recommendation and three references
All items MUST be submitted all at ONCE via email, mail or fax. Please address all materials to:
Ms. Lauren Shelly
Manager of Recruiting and Special Events
American Junior Golf Association - 1980 Sports Club Drive - Braselton, GA 30517
Email: lshelly@ajga.org
Phone: 770-868-4200 ext. 1753
Fax: 678-425-1653
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will not be considered unless all materials are submitted. Upon receipt of all materials an email will be sent to you. Pending the review of your application and successfully moving to the next stage of the hiring process a consent form for a criminal background check will be sent to you.
DEADLINES:
Priority Spring Deadline: October 31, 2012 by 5 p.m. EST
Final Spring Deadline: November 14, 2012 by 5 p.m. EST
Priority Summer Deadline: November 28, 2012 by 5 p.m. EST
Final Summer Deadline: January 11, 2013 by 5 p.m. EST
Finalists for the summer internship will be REQUIRED to attend a recruiting weekend in Atlanta March 8 10, 2013. The AJGA will provide lodging, food and will reimburse a portion of travel expenses.
If you wish to be considered for both the spring and summer internship, all materials must be submitted by the spring deadline. NO APPLICATIONS (or pieces of application materials) WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
For questions regarding the internship, please contact Lauren Shelly at lshelly@ajga.org. | | Required Skills | Tournament Operations Internship Job Qualifications:
Golf knowledge is a plus, but not mandatory
Experience in event management/operations is a plus
Past experience in a team environment, i.e. college athlete
Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere
Highly motivated and self-starter
Willingness to take an active leadership role
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Basic computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft Office)
Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years old prior to May 19, 2013
Must either be working towards or achieved a Bachelors Degree
Work outside in extreme weather and temperatures
Work in direct sun exposure
Drive and operate company vans and trailers and travel via plane if necessary
Drive and operate a golf cart
Use and operate company equipment, i.e. radios/walkie-talkies
Ability to spot golf balls on the course
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Communicate both verbally and in writing
Lift equipment up to approximately 50 pounds | | Salary/Hourly Rate | | $200-$225/week | | Hours per Week | | 40+ | | Organization | | American Junior Golf Assocation | | Address | 1980 Sports Club Drive
Braselton, GA 30517 | | Contact Person | | Lauren Shelly | | Phone | | (770) 868-4200 |
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For additional information, contact:
Career Services Center
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
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