Golf Administration Internship
USGA P.J. Boatwright Tournament Administration Internship with Miami Valley Golf
Purpose: To provide a comprehensive introduction and training experience for qualified interns to prepare for a career in golf administration.
Location: Intern will be based at the Miami Valley Golf office in Dayton, OH and will travel within our association territory.
Position Descriptions
Rules & Competitions
• Assist in the organization and administration of tournaments, including DDWGA, MVM, MVG and United States Golf Association sponsored events. - Preparation of tournament reports, official scorecards, local rules, hole locations, scoreboards, and rules official assignments.
• Receive on-site experience during Association tournaments. - Preparation of tournament site, including course marking and set-up, tents, scoreboards, tournament office, and other equipment. - Working with the volunteer committee members prior to and throughout an event.
• Assist with data entry, specifically tournament real-time scoring (Golf Genius and iWanamaker for OHSAA events).
Course Rating
• Assist in measuring member courses in preparation for re-rating.
• Provide on-site support in organizing and coordinating course rating teams to re-rate member clubs.
Communications
• Assist with media and public relations tasks as needed.
Handicapping & Membership
• Assist with the annual renewal of memberships, including processing new individual applications and reinstatements received from member clubs.
• Assist in responding to inquiries regarding handicap record information and handicap procedures.
*Additional experience will be offered with other administrative responsibilities as schedules permit throughout the term.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a high interest in golf administration, verbal and written communication skills, highly organized, and proficiency with MS Office programs. A background in the game of golf and rules of golf knowledge is also beneficial. Not eligible for consideration are MVG/USGA employees, officials, their relatives, or past USGA grant recipients.
Hours:
Full-time is preferred, if available; otherwise, part-time (will work around class schedule) during school and full-time otherwise. Candidates should be prepared to work long hours during the season with early morning and late evening hours.
Transportation and Housing:
The Intern must arrange for housing in the Dayton, OH area and provide their own automotive transportation. The Intern will be reimbursed for all related expenses when traveling on Association business and will be reimbursed for the use of personal automobile while on official business.
Compensation:
This is a paid position based on a $17.50 per hour wage.
Office Attire:
Neat, business casual attire for all office responsibilities. MVG apparel will be supplied for event work.
Please send Resume and Cover Letter via email to:
Steve Jurick, Executive Director - [email protected]
Marissa Steen, Director of Rules & Competitions – [email protected]
Accepting Applications through November 2026 for 2027 Internship