Job Description

2026 GAP Adaptive Golf Internship

The Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) is looking for a skilled and personable individual for

a 2025 summer internship in our Broomall office. This three-month internship (May to August)

will offer students the opportunity to learn about all facets of GAP’s adaptive golf operations.

GAP just completed its second year of Adaptive Golf programming for golfers with disabilities,

concluding with the GAP Adaptive Championship. The intern will become well-versed

in both operations and marketing throughout the summer.

Internship Timing and Details

The Adaptive Golf internship would run for three months, starting in early to mid-May and

running to the same time period in August. This position would work 40 hours per week, with the occasional longer week and overtime pay when that occurs. General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with very limited weekend work required.Intern hourly rate is $12.50. Mileage for travel to events is reimbursed at current IRS rates. Lunch is provided on all event days.Interns are supplied with required GAP clothing (hat, shirts, rain gear, etc.) for use on tournament days. Other benefits include access to GAP office golf simulator and other unique golf and networking opportunities.

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Duties and Responsibilities

In this position, interns are expected to handle a variety of roles before, during and after an

event, including but not limited to the following:

● Program Operations Support

○ Assist with clinic set up and breakdown, ensuring all equipment and materials are

ready for use.

○ Greet participants and provide a welcoming environment.

○ Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operations during clinics.

● Marketing and Communications

○ Create engaging flyers and promotional materials for clinics and events.

○ Develop a plan for social media outreach in coordination with GAP’s

communications team

○ Design and execute email campaigns to keep participants informed about

programming and events.

○ Contribute to an advertising plan to expand the program’s reach to new

Audiences.

● Other Duties:

○ Attend meetings and provide input on program strategies.

○ Assist in building the framework for the 2026 GAP Adaptive Championship.

Job Requirements

● College student or recent college graduate (credits available if allowed by university)

● Reliable transportation is a must

● Ability to work in the GAP office in Broomall, Pa. on non-event or clinic days

● Key traits - punctual, personable and precise

● Willingness to work early mornings and the occasional late evening

● Golf experience helpful but not required

● Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

● Housing potentially available for interns who reside more than 60 miles from the GAP

office

About the P.J. Boatwright Internship Program

The USGA established the P.J. Boatwright Internship program in 1991 for individuals interested

in pursuing a career in golf administration. Opportunities are available at each USGA Allied Golf

Association, of which GAP is the representative in Eastern Pennsylvania, parts of New Jersey

and the state of Delaware. Around 40 percent of current full-time employees of Allied Golf

Associations got their start as P.J. Boatwright Interns, including eight members of the GAP staff.

About GAP

GAP was founded in 1897 and is the nation’s oldest state or regional golf association. GAP is

comprised of nearly 340 Member Clubs and 135,000 Individual Members. Headquartered in

Broomall, Pa., GAP has 31 full-time staff members. GAP runs events on nearly 200 days each

calendar year throughout the region.

APPLY: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@gapgolf.org .

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