Southern California Golf Association
California
- Internship
Working at the SCGA:
As an employee of the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA), you’ll help enhance our membership’s wholistic experience with the game while ensuring its long-term health and viability for generations to come. The SCGA is a leader in the industry and our work truly makes a difference for regional amateur golfers of all ages and backgrounds.
The SCGA is a collaborative and diverse work environment tailored to the modern employee. We offer flexible, hybrid working opportunities, best-in-class benefits packages and the latest technology to keep everyone connected with maximum efficiency. We value every team member’s contributions and believe great ideas can come from anyone, no matter their role.
The SCGA’s headquarters are conveniently located in vibrant Studio City, with a secured parking lot and nearby public transportation connecting to the entire Southland. Our office includes a state-of-the-art golf simulator, multiple breakout spaces and a stocked kitchen.
The best golf association with the best membership programs is a product of having the best staff. Help us engage with and serve the Southern California golf community and join us today!
About the Role:
Step into the world of golf administration as a P.J. Boatwright Jr. Intern with the Championships & Golf Operations team! This part-time, seasonal internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with over 300 event days annually, including Championships, Qualifiers, One-Day Series, Team Play, and Member Outings.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Manager to help coordinate and execute these events, gaining practical experience in the field while supporting our commitment to educating SCGA members and clubs about the Rules of Golf. This internship is the perfect launching pad for anyone looking to build a career in golf administration while contributing to a vibrant golfing community.
This part-time internship offers 20 to 30 hours of work per week and is expected to last approximately 7 months. The compensation for the role is $22.00 per hour.
What You’ll Do:
Field Events
- Act as the primary contact and on-site liaison for SCGA/CGA/USGA qualifiers, One-Day Series tournaments, and Member Outings throughout Southern California.
- Perform pre-tournament site visits to ensure readiness and coordination.
- Coordinate extensively with host facility personnel to facilitate event logistics.
- Oversee golf course setup to ensure compliance with tournament standards.
- Prepare player pairings, information sheets, local rules, and volunteer assignments.
- Provide on-site supervision during events to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage and coordinate numerous volunteers at each event.
- Assist fellow staff members at various championships, qualifiers, and tournaments as needed.
General Administration
- Provide internal support for all aspects of event administration, including handling incoming phone calls, emails, and other communications from participants and members.
- Maintain and update Golf Genius software to support tournament operations.
- Assist with departmental projects and initiatives as required.
Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Support SCGA’s core services by collaborating on membership and member services initiatives, course rating, and public affairs activities.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing) preferred.
- Strong interest and understanding of golf preferred.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in identifying and resolving problems promptly.
- Strong relationship-building skills with SCGA stakeholders, volunteers, members, facility operators, and program participants.
- Ability to integrate diverse viewpoints while collaborating with staff, volunteers, and industry stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver compelling group presentations.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to improve quality and enhance productivity while working within approved budgets.
- Develops strategies to achieve organizational objectives and effectively prioritizes and plans work activities.
- Detail-oriented and accurate in completing tasks, demonstrating a strong work ethic and self-direction.
- Consistently meets departmental productivity and quality standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Team: The SCGA is about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We’re passionate about equal opportunities for all, no matter your background or identity. We embrace diversity and make sure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Physical Demands:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move, lift and carry heavy objects, including supply boxes, and marketing collateral weighing up to 60 pounds. The job requires the employee to stand and/or walk for long periods of time while performing duties, including giving presentations.
SCGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, the organization will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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