2025 USGA P.J. Boatwright SCAGA Internship (9 Months)

SCAGA USGA P.J. BOATWRIGHT INTERNSHIPS

OVERVIEW

Sun Country Golf House (SCGH) is an alliance of the leading golf-related organizations in the regions of New Mexico and West Texas.  The union of these associations makes SCGH the epicenter for golf in our area.  The Sun Country Amateur Golf Association (SCAGA) is the representative for the United States Golf Association and the 14,000+ amateur golfers in region while the Sun Country PGA Section (SCPGA) is the representative body for the Professional Golfers’ Association of America and our Section’s 200+ PGA Professionals.  The two organizations combine staffing and resources in the form of Sun Country Golf House.  This allows the two groups to cast a wider net of influence while furthering shared goals together.  Educating the public on the organizations, providing great tournament schedules for PGA Professionals, amateurs, and junior golfers, making New Mexico and West Texas a national golfing destination, and generally improving and promoting the game of golf are the focuses of this collaboration.  Additionally, the PGA Section and Amateur Association share the Sun Country Golf Foundation, which provides programming and financial support in the areas of juniors, military, and diversity / inclusion.

REPORTS TO
Primarily the Rules & Competitions Director but will work with other team members too.

TERMS OF POSITION
March until end of November (9 months)

PURPOSE
This internship will provide a well-rounded experience in golf association administration.  Hopefully, these experiences will align with the individuals’ future personal and professional goals.  The interns will be assigned various responsibilities and will provide support at SCAGA events but will also be involved in some Foundation, Junior Tour, and potentially some PGA Section programs.

DUTIES
The person selected will be responsible for all facets of golf administration, including, but not limited to: 

Assisting at SCAGA tournaments and USGA Qualifiers in the areas of golf course setup, signage, Rules of Golf officiating, equipment setup, tournament software management, volunteer coordination, score entry, starting the field, creation of Notice to Players (local rules)

•  The operation and growth of the SCAGA Play Days and One-Day Tournament Series.  These events serve as a member benefit and recruiting tool.
•  The operation and growth of Sun Country Golf House family, team, and college golf programs.  These events serve as a member benefit and recruiting tool.
• The operation and growth of the Sun Country Golf Foundation’s Youth on Course Month and Play Yellow Birdie Bash fundraisers plus a potential auction / sweepstakes. Course rating Marketing / communications to promote services, tournaments, benefits, etc.
• Volunteer coordination
• Receive and process tournament applications
• USGA Handicapping administration within the World Golf Handicap (WHS) and the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN)
• Assist with website and social media updates
• Photograph players at various events for publication 
• Assist Marketing Manager with creative visions for content
• Take on other tasks as directed by the Executive Director, Rules & Competitions Director, and other full-time staff.

OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM are the typical office hours.  However, this position has responsibilities requiring weekend and evening work and travel.  Hours will fluctuate.  Must be willing to work nontraditional hours with some long days included.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed or working towards a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred
• Knowledge of the game of golf, preferably in a tournament setting
• Knowledge of the Rules of Golf preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills 
• Interest in a career in golf association administration preferred
• Familiarity with BlueGolf tournament software and the USGA Course Rating and World Golf Handicap programs a plus
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required 

POSITION / PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; talk; and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position must be able to travel for extended periods of time in various modes of transportation.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally drive to locations two to five hours away.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to drive the company vehicle/van and/or drive to and from various locations throughout the Section.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Paid hourly at $14.00/hr. plus overtime.  Anticipated monthly compensation to be approximately $2,500.  Potential for some moving costs. $100/mo. housing stipend.   $30/mo. mobile phone stipend.  Some uniform clothing will be provided, with the employee expected to always source and maintain a high standard of attire.  Sick leave to be accrued in line with NM Family Sick Leave Act.  Mileage, lodging, and meals reimbursement for work-related travel; however the need to use personal vehicle for distant travel would be extremely rare.  Ample golf playing and practice privileges at golf courses in the region.

Employer of Record & Personal Information: As a PJ Boatwright intern, you acknowledge that you will be employed by the [Name of AGA] and not the USGA. However, given that the USGA provides grant funding to the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association in support of the PJ Boatwright Internship Program, you understand and agree that any information you provide in this application may be shared with the USGA, subject to the USGA Privacy Policy, and with the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association.