East Texas Junior Tour Tournament Operations Internship (Tyler, Longview)
Northern Texas PGA
Internship
On-site
Tyler, Texas, United States
$87.50 USD daily
Event Operations, Paid, College Credit, Youth Sports, Golf
ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGA
The Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Over 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals employed at more than 300 facilities comprise this Section. Its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. The Northern Texas PGA headquarters are located on the PGA Frisco campus and feature picturesque office space, a growth of the game pavilion and a golf park designed for junior golfers and families. The Northern Texas PGA staff’s mission is to serve PGA of America golf professionals and grow the game by managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section. The Northern Texas PGA also operates the Northern Texas PGA Foundation and The Ronny Golf Park.
INTERNSHIP START & END DATES
September 2, 2025 - November 23, 2025
(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 13-week internship in golf tournament operations during the Fall of 2025. 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
FALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Fall Junior Tour Operations interns in East Texas will be responsible for helping conduct approximately two to 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. Additionally, East Texas Fall interns will help with live scoring, infrastructure setup/teardown, and other tasks as they pertain to each event for a few Foundation and/or fundraising events. A Fall Junior Tour Operations intern in East Texas should expect to work, on average, 1-2 days per weekend, including some weekdays, and will work approximately 10-20 hours each week.
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 $175 per tournament (before taxes) and $87.50 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 Casey Rayburn (crayburn@ntpga.com) or Alexa Harper ([email protected]) 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.