Sports Management Intern

About the HJGT

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT. Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour.

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Position Summary

Hiring multiple positions:

*Travel Golf Tournament Operations

*Digital Marketing

*Sales/Customer service

*Hospitality and Logistics

*Recruiting

*Course Scheduling

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Business/Sports Management/Marketing or other related fields
• This is an unpaid internship, and you must receive at least one (1) credit for the onsite experience from an accredited College/University.
• Must be within good standing of your College/University

Responsibilities

• Depends on the role- see Teamwork link for more details

https://www.teamworkonline.com/golf-tennis-jobs/hjgt-jobs/hurricane-junior-golf-tour/spring-2024-internship-travel-golf-tournament-operations-2052422

Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of golf (Preferred)
• Ability to Multitask in a Faced-Paced Environment
• Excellent communication/writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Goal oriented
• Result driven

Why intern with HJGT?

• FREE housing
• FREE Travel
• FREE or discounted golf
• Food and Gas Stipend
• Intern Incentive Program
• College Credit for getting hands on, once in a lifetime educational experience
• Hands on experience and to learn every aspect of tournament operations, retail marketing, and video productions
• Resume building workshops
• Classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist with career planning
• Recommendation letters from full time employees
• Networking events

The following items will be provided by the HJGT:

• Hotel Accommodations
• Van transportation to and from tournament
• Uniform
• Laundry
• Discounted or FREE golf at host venues.
• Most meals while traveling to and from tournaments.

College Credit:

Students will be able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits. All interns MUST be enrolled in at least one credit.

Opportunities:

• Experience in the golf industry
• To obtain full-time employment with HJGT or through its network

Career Enrichment:

There are countless benefits to participating in the HJGT internship program. Interns will meet and interact with various groups of people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. For example, interns will be around golf professionals, directors of golf, course superintendents, influential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators. This internship is unlike many other programs because of the hands-on experience you will receive. Interns will be given daily tasks that have a substantial impact on the organization. You will learn how to manage people, manage departments, and problem solve in a fast and fun environment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the associate may be required to work varying schedules including nights and weekend to reflect the business needs of the company.