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Illinois Junior Golf Association. Kathryn Belanger. Introduce the IJGA Structure of the internship Learning Plan Tasks/Learning Experience Critique Future Students. Overview. Founded in 1967 Located in Lemont, IL by Cog Hill “Better People Through Junior Golf”
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Illinois Junior Golf Association Kathryn Belanger
Introduce the IJGA • Structure of the internship • Learning Plan • Tasks/Learning Experience • Critique • Future Students Overview
Founded in 1967 • Located in Lemont, IL by Cog Hill • “Better People Through Junior Golf” • Youth Development Program • 8-13 • Playing Member • 14-18 About the IJGA
11 3-month interns • 1 6-month intern • Mid May to early August • Training and then into the season Internship Set-Up
Knowledge and ability in event management • Knowledge of technology • Understanding of IJGA administrative procedures Learning Plan
Pre Event: • Paperwork • Supplies • During an event: • Registration • Starting • Rangering • Scoring • Post event: • Pictures to BlueGolf • Picture, story and link to scores on Website Daily Tasks
Weather Issues • Heat v. Rain • Technology • Social media • Communication Learning Experience
Customer Relations • Pace of play • Medical Emergencies • Certifications: First aid and AED • Hours/routine of a full-time job • Impressions Learning Experience
Positives • Enjoy working in golf • Knowledge of running a golf tournament • Customer relations • Leadership • Negatives • Easy to get in routine “to get things done” Critiquing my Experience
Interest in golf & working with children • Work in a group setting • Strong focus on event management • IJGA.org Employment • October 2013 Future Students?