2024 P.J. Boatwright Northern Ohio Golf Association (The Turn Disabled Golf Program Internship) Nonp

NORTHERN OHIO GOLF ASSOCIATION
Employment Opportunity

2024 NORTHERN OHIO GOLF ASSOCIATION (THE TURN) NONPROFIT PROGRAM SERVICES INTERN (4-MONTHS)
USGA P.J. BOATWRIGHT JR. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

ABOUT THE NORTHERN OHIO GOLF ASSOCIATION (NOGA): In 2021, the NOGA will serve as the region's governing body for amateur golf throughout 35 counties across all of Northern Ohio and parts of Southeast Michigan. Founded in 1917, the NOGA is dedicated to promoting the game and serving its expanded membership of 171 clubs and approximately 27,000 individual golfers.

LOCATION OF INTERNSHIP: NOGA Headquarters located at the Wharton Center in North Olmsted, Ohio (suburb of Cleveland). Time will be allocated 100% to The Turn, the charitable arm of the NOGA.

ABOUT THE TURN: The Turn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities through health-promoting fitness and golf-specific recreation programs. Programs and services are offered year-round and free of charge to more than 200 individuals annually at The Turn's fully-accessible campus of the Wharton Center at North Olmsted Golf Club.

TERM OF INTERNSHIP: Three (3) months (start and end date are flexible)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist organizational staff with all aspects of program administration serving people with physical disabilities. This includes but is not limited to: providing instruction for weekly fitness and golf-specific recreation programs, member event planning, golf course operations, media relations, and general office administration. Reports to Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Degree (completed or in progress). PGM students are eligible.
• Willingness to work with people with physical disabilities and follow appropriate disability etiquette
• Ability to live in Greater Cleveland area
• Willingness to work in fast pace and team-oriented structure
• Excellent communications and public relations skills
• A person with a strong work ethic that is self-motivated
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and Internet
• Lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time

BENEFITS

• $2,000 per month (hourly employee), based on 40-hour work week
• The Turn Staff apparel and uniforms

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume including references. Position is open until filled with qualified candidate.

ABOUT THE P.J. BOATWRIGHT, JR. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The P. J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program was created in 1991 by the USGA to inspire and provide opportunities for qualified individuals interested in a career in golf administration with a particular focus on attracting and developing a diverse pipeline of future leaders, while supporting traditional AGAs that administer USGA core functions and USGA Foundation initiatives.

Overview

North Olmsted Golf Club is a 9 Hole executive course owned an operated by a life changing charity called The Turn. The Turn has mission of restoring physically challenged golfers to the greatest degree of independence possible by combining golf and rehabilitation-based fitness. Since 2002 North Olmsted Golf Club and The Turn have helped improve the lives of many golfers who never thought they'd ever set foot on a golf course again. By offering single-rider golf carts and a welcoming atmosphere, golfers of any physical disability are able to enjoy the game of golf.

Candidates will be expected to assist the Head Golf Professional in weekly Turn clinics as well as welcoming groups like the VA, Youth Challenge and The Achievement Center for Child for individual clinics. We offer a 6 week PGA Hope clinic for veterans of all abilities, hold a 5 week long junior camp for abled-bodied children as well as a 4 week long Turn Jr camp for children with disabilities. We have our own PGA Jr. League of up to 6 teams that is for able-bodied and children with disabilities.

Experience Required

Experience teaching golfers of all levels

Computer skills including – Golf Genius, Word, Excel, GolfNow

Self motivated with the desire to promote and market

Service and customer service focused attitude

A willingness to be flexible, to adapt and learn new techniques and approaches

Essential Responsibilities

Assisting Head Professional in organizing and weekly set-up of Junior Golf Camps

Assist with teaching and coming up with new takes on lesson plans for Turn Clinics

Organizing and coordinating all outings

Be flexible to cover golf shop when needed

Visit jointheturn.org for more information about the organization.