DATES: Approximately May 15 – September 4, 2000 (between 14 – 16 tournaments).

ASSOCIATION: The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is dedicated to the development of young men and women through competitive junior golf. The AJGA builds its reputation of providing the best exposure vehicle to gain college golf scholarships. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, David Duval, Justin Leonard, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Kelly Robbins, Michelle McGann, and Kelli Kuehne. The AJGA is the largest organization of its kind with a membership of more than 4,800 juniors from all 50 states and 27 foreign countries. In 2000, the AJGA plans to conduct 58 championships and 32 qualifiers in 31 states and Canada (Ontario and Alberta).

DESCRIPTION: The internship requires extensive travel continuously over three months. Overall, the duties are demanding, but at the same time rewarding. Interns will learn how to professionally set up a golf tournament. Responsibilities include: Golf course set-up and preparation, signage and display set-up, on-course officiating, starting and scoring of groups, post-round results, public and media relations, limited public speaking, maintain tournament equipment (including computers, printers, video and 35mm cameras). A total of 4-6 interns will be hired. Interns will be assigned to teams of two.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Golf knowledge (Rules, Golf course set-up)
• Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere over a long work day
• Willingness to take an active leadership role
• Highly motivated
• Excellent communication and public relations skills
• Possess the stamina and willingness to work long hours with physical lifting of tournament equipment
• Basic computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to drive tournament van and trailer

BENEFITS:

• All tournament related travel, accommodations, laundry, and meals paid by association.
• Staff uniforms provided for all interns (Polo Ralph Lauren). In addition, each intern will receive golf teaching shoes and sneakers (FootJoy)
• Conduct championships at premier golf facilities including: English Turn Golf & Country Club, Mission Hills Country Club, Dallas Athletic Club, Grayhawk Golf Club, Oak Tree Country Club, Prairie Dunes Country Club, Westin Innisbrook Resort, Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, DuPont Country Club, and Northwood Club.
• On a limited basis, there are opportunities to play the competition courses.
• Opportunity to meet the future PGA and LPGA TOUR stars. Seven ’99 Ryder Cup competitors are AJGA alumni.
• Work closely with corporate sponsors, host professionals, local tournament chairmen, and superintendents.
• Potential to position yourself for full-time employment with the AJGA. Of the current 30 member staff, 19 went through the internship. Previous employees and/or interns have moved on to positions with the PGA TOUR, USGA, LPGA TOUR, RCGA, and corporate sponsors.

WEEKLY STIPEND: $175 (All tournament related travel, accommodations, laundry, and meals paid by association).

DUTIES: Answering phones, and light clerical work.

DUTIES: Process checks, deposits, and make daily bank runs.