Location: This is an in-office internship based in Northbrook, IL. Only applicants who currently reside in the Chicagoland area or have established local housing should apply.

Duration: May 27 – August 1, 2025 (10 weeks)

Hours: Flexible 20–40 hrs/week

Path: Potential full-time opportunity after internship

About the Role: Golf VX is looking for a creative, golf-savvy intern to help ideate, build, and scale the programs that power our indoor golf simulator venues. You’ll be assisting in the design of leagues, lessons, events and other programs - while working closely with marketing, operations, and technical teams to bring them to life. This is a unique role for someone who wants to blend golf knowledge with program strategy, event planning, and franchise operations - all within a fast-growing sports tech company.

Key Responsibilities

• League & Lesson Program Development
  • Design seasonal league structures (team, solo, youth, adult) with scoring rules and prizes.
  • Build scalable lesson formats and coach playbooks that integrate simulator tech.
  • Coordinate onboarding and SOPs for franchise staff and teaching pros.
• Tournament & Event Planning
  • Conceptualize and structure monthly tournaments and special competitions.
  • Develop formats that drive participation and can be replicated across locations.
  • Collaborate with tech teams to manage registration, scoring, and in-bay experience.
• In-Venue Activation & Traffic Drivers
  • Brainstorm ways to bring people into venues through unique programming (e.g., themed nights, food pairings, brand collabs).
  • Align with marketing on promotions, digital materials, and social rollout.
  • Track performance and share learnings across the franchise network.
• Membership & Retention Strategy
  • Help develop and refine tiered membership models based on player needs and usage trends.
  • Propose member benefits, referral mechanics, and exclusive content offerings.
  • Assist with documentation and pilot programs to test new concepts.
• Cross-Team Communication & Launch Support
  • Work across departments to ensure programs are technically feasible and properly promoted.
  • Write playbooks, checklists, and SOPs for new programs, ensuring smooth handoff to franchisees.
  • Help coordinate venue rollouts and track real-world execution.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in golf, hospitality, and creating community-driven experiences
• Organized and collaborative, able to manage multiple projects with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable ideating programs and also detailing how to launch them successfully
• Proactive, creative, and eager to learn how to scale player experiences

Preferred (not required):

• Experience planning events, running leagues, or working at a golf facility
• Familiarity with Golf Genius or registration tools (or excited to learn)
• Exposure to marketing strategy, customer programs, or hospitality operations
• Comfort with docs, spreadsheets, project tools like Monday.com, and basic design tools like Canva

What You’ll Gain

• Direct mentorship from leadership and involvement in real strategic decisions
• Experience launching golf leagues, events, and lesson programs that reach real customers
• Visibility into startup growth, player retention, and franchise operations
• Cross-functional collaboration across tech, marketing, and venue teams
• This role offers an hourly wage of $15-$20.