The Oklahoma Golf Association (OGA) is offering a USGA P.J. Boatwright Course Rating/Tournament Operations internship for 3 months to a qualified male or female.
The responsibilities of the intern include but are not limited to:
- Develop an understanding of the USGA Course Rating System Guide.
- Complete online USGA Course Rating training and on-site training from Director of GHIN Services.
- Work closely with Director of GHIN Services to develop a course rating schedule and communicate/schedule volunteers to assist with rating.
- Join the course rating teams onsite to assist with the measuring of golf courses under the Course Rating program.
- Coordinate the completion of course rating measurements/adjustments to the Director of GHIN Services.
- Provide training to new Course Rating volunteers.
- Assist in the conduct of OGA Tournaments and USGA Qualifiers held within the state of Oklahoma. This includes performing tasks 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.
- Provide ongoing assistance to the staff of the OGA in matters related to golf administration and the everyday business of the OGA.
A desired candidate should have the following traits/experience:
- 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.
- Able to work in a team environment
- Ability to spend extended periods of time in extreme outdoor conditions.
- Flexibility to work extended days, early mornings, and travel overnight.
- Access to own means of transportation.
The compensation is $14 per hour. Job expenses would also be covered (mileage, staff uniforms, meals while traveling, etc.). As part of the course rating process, Applicants will have access to play golf at the courses being rated either day of or at a future date. Applicants are expected to work full-time during the summer months (May – Return to School in August).
