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2027 Summer East Texas Junior Tour Tournament Operations

Northern Texas PGA
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Tyler, Texas, United States
Paid or Stipend, College Credit
Please Note: Candiates will need to currently reside in the East Texas area (i.e., Tyler, Longview, Sulphur Springs, Canton, etc.)

ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGA
The Northern Texas PGA is one of 41 sections of The PGA of America and has a membership of more than 1,200 PGA of America Golf Professionals. The Northern Texas PGA's objective is to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The PGA of America, the Northern Texas PGA, and its member golf professionals are recognized as the leaders in the world of golf today.
WHY THIS INTERNSHIP
This internship provides aspiring future golf industry professionals with hands-on experience in Section operations and Junior Golf programming. Interns will work alongside Northern Texas PGA staff, PGA of America Golf Professionals, host facilities, and industry partners throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Through this experience, interns will learn how a PGA Section supports the game at the local level while building meaningful connections across the golf industry. 

INTERNSHIP START & END DATES
May 25, 2027 - August 8, 2027 
(start and end dates are somewhat flexible based on successful applicant’s school schedule)
  • Please note that candidates must live within the East Texas area to be considered for this internship position. The East Texas areas include Tyler, Canton, Longview, Mount Pleasant, Sulphur Springs, Kilgore, Lindale, Gladewater, etc. 
 
JOB SUMMARY
The Northern Texas PGA is seeking qualified applicants for a 11-week internship in golf tournament operations during the Summer of 2027. 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
A Summer Junior Tour Operations intern in West Texas should expect to work, on average, 2-3 events per week, including some weekends, and will work approximately 15-25 hours each 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. East Texas interns will also assist with the Texas State Open, a four-day event located in Tyler, Texas. 
QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE
Required: 
  • Located in Tyler or Longview Area
  • Has or is pursuing a college degree (third or fourth-year students preferred) 
  • Has automobile access with willingness and ability to travel within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex 
  • Has existing insurance (through school or family) 
  • 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 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 sport administration 
TOURNAMENT TRAVEL
Tournaments will be spread throughout the entire East Texas region. Interns can expect to work tournaments at different golf courses each day and will be responsible for their own transportation to and from all tournaments. See below for mileage reimbursement and overnight hotel accommodation information.

 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Interns will be compensated at $100 per tournament (before taxes) and $50 per day (before taxes) during training
  • If an overnight stay is required because of a sanctioned tournament, the hotel room will be paid for by the NTPGA
  • NTPGA staff uniforms including golf shirts and hats
  • School credit (if applicable)  
 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 Jordan Cummins (jcummins@ntpga.com) or Alexa Harper (aharper@ntpga.com) if you have any questions regarding the internship or Northern Texas PGA. 
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application will remain open until all positions are filled.
 
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.