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Tournament Coordinator Summer Internship
Illinois Junior Golf Association
Lemont, IL
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The IJGA is one of the largest junior golf associations in the country. In 2025, the IJGA had almost 2000 members between the ages of 8-18, and in 2026 the IJGA plans to conduct over 140 tournaments throughout Chicagoland. The association comprises 3 separate divisions: Youth Development (ages 8-13), Playing Member (ages 14-18) and the Mid-American Junior Golf Tour (ages 12-18). The IJGA and MAJGT are looking for qualified applicants to learn from, observe, and assist the full-time staff as Tournament Coordinator interns.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have completed at least one (1) year of college
- Basic golf knowledge (Rules of Golf experience a plus)
- Basic Computer skills
- Reliable transportation necessary
- Willingness to endure long hours in various weather conditions
Duties
- Learn, observe, and assist Division Directors with the coordination and administration of all tournament activities, which includes 125+ events
- Development Areas: On-course rules officiating, golf course set-up, inventory management, public speaking, starting/scoring of players; build relationships with PGA Professionals
- Travel to host course tournament sites throughout the Chicagoland area
- Be familiar with and willing to learn the USGA Rules of Golf
