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 GAPs 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.
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 GAPs
communications team
Design and execute email campaigns to keep participants informed about
programming and events.
Contribute to an advertising plan to expand the programs 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 nations 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 .
Boatwright Internship • Philadelphia, PA, US