Golf House Kentucky Junior Golf Operations Intern (3 Month Internship)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Start and End Dates: May 15th – August 15th (start and end dates are flexible)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Application Process: Please note, there are three (3) of these positions available. Submit resume, cover letter and references to Zach Hale, Director of Professional Competitions via email at zhale@kygolf.org.

Golf House Kentucky, which operates the Kentucky PGA Junior Tour, has three (3) internship positions available for the 2025 season. These internships are supported by Golf House Kentucky.
The position is focused primarily on the association’s extensive junior tournament schedule, but this position will provide additional experience in communications, amateur golf and professional golf services.

The Intern will assist with operations of junior tournaments and championships operated by Golf House Kentucky. Duties include general tournament set-up and preparation, starting and scoring of players, photography, writing and distributing news/press releases, updating Golf House Kentucky website, data entry, mailings, manage player of the year rankings and course site visits. This position will have significant interaction with players, and volunteers both on the course and via e-mail and phone.

Additional responsibilities include Communications -Will assist with media (photographing and writing) coverage for tournaments and will be expected to update the association website and social media sites; and General Association Support -Provide support to all staff including, but not limited to, answering phones, processing mailers, operating various office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree (completed or in progress) preferred but not required
• Golf background and a desire to pursue a career in golf administration
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented structure
• Willing to travel throughout Kentucky and flexibility for work schedule (including weekends and nights)
• Able to work outside in extreme weather and temperature
• A strong work ethic and self motivated
• Strong computer skills
• Valid Driver's License and own vehicle, though GHK does have a company vehicle

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and transporting equipment up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of time standing/walking both indoors and outdoors
• Use of hands with computer data entry, collating materials, etc.
• Ability to hear and see both short and long distances
• Must be able to operate a vehicle and a golf cart
• Weekend work and overnight travel may be required

Hours & Work Schedule

• Tournaments run Monday - Friday during the summer with some Saturday/Sunday work required
• Length of day varies due to tournament setup, field size or weather
• Typical work week 40-60 hours over 4-5 days per week with travel required 4-5 days per week
• This position will be based out of Louisville, KY

Compensation

• $12.00 per hour plus overtime for hours worked over 40 hours each week (subject to deductions for taxes and other withholdings as required by law)
• Mileage for tournament travel commensurate with company policy
• Tournament related expenses such as lodging and meals while traveling
• Staff will be provided shirts
• Staff is responsible for providing their own staff pants/short/skorts, tournament shoes (tennis shoes or golf shoes) & rain gear

About Golf House Kentucky

Golf House Kentucky is the umbrella organization for Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations: Kentucky Golf Association, Kentucky PGA and Kentucky Golf Foundation. The vision of Kentucky’s golf leaders, Golf House Kentucky was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in a picturesque country setting in Louisville, Kentucky. Golf House Kentucky conducts competitions for golfers of all ages, gender and skill levels (amateur and professional), and provides valuable services to Kentucky PGA professionals and member golf facilities. Working in partnership with the USGA, Golf House Kentucky provides individual golfers and member golf facilities with a wide range of services: Handicapping, USGA Course and Slope Rating, award programs, club consulting and golf management software. The family’s philanthropic affiliate, Kentucky Golf Foundation promotes the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame, Kentucky golf museum and provides grant and scholarship programs for youth in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.