Sports Management Internship Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Position: Golf Operations Associate
Location: Travel
Internship Dates: Aug - Dec 2026
Reports to: Director, Recruitment
Are you passionate about sports and looking for hands-on experience that can launch your career-while doing something that truly matters? At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, we give you the chance to do just that. Join a team that's shaping the future of junior golf-creating elite tournament experiences, helping young athletes reach college, and building unforgettable moments on the course.
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.
In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods and musician and entertainer Justin Timberlake, which will further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, broadening the Tour's reach across the U.S. and around the world.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision and mentorship of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members, Interns will learn how to operate golf tournaments through their active involvement with all aspects of tournament operations, from course setup to course breakdown. The internship will provide direct hands on training and require extensive travel every weekend across the country, including: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Arizona, New Jersey, and North Carolina. When interns are not traveling, they will be provided Business Operations training through hands on learning and development provided by the Senior Leadership team. There are five operations teams across of the country. Two of them live in full time housing which is in GA while the other three teams are travel teams and they live in hotels during the duration of their program. Travel teams spend one full week in each city they visit.
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

• Provide extensive customer service to all players and families
• Tournament set-up and preparation includes, but not limited to: marking golf courses, tee and hole locations, scoreboard set-up, utility set-up
• Starting and scoring of players, on course rules officiating, pace of play management
• Other duties assigned by management

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
• 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.

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.
Graduates of the HJGT Internship Program have moved on to, or are currently in the following sport organizations:

• PGA
• NBA
• MLB
• NASCAR
• NFL
• NHL
• Disney
• Topgolf
• Learfield

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.
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
Job Questions:

• Will you be applying for college credit? HJGT interns MUST be able to receive at least 1 credit upon completion of the internship.
• Are you able to relocate anywhere in the US for this position? (The HJGT provides FREE housing)
• Please describe in detail your golf experience (if none write NA)
• Please describe in detail your experience with event operations (if none write NA)
• Dates for the program are August-December please list any conflicts you have. If none please write (N/A)
• Do you possess a valid US drivers license?
• Are you open to an unpaid internship?
• Please provide your Internship Coordinator Name and/or Academic Advisor Name and Email