Summer Golf Course Intern
Golf Course in Roland, Arkansas is looking for a Summer Golf Course Intern.

Position Overview:
Trains qualified and motivated individuals with the skills needed to become an effective Assistant Superintendent and eventually a Golf Course Superintendent. Working here will give interns the opportunity to learn what it takes to maintain a high-end private golf club with the highest standards in the industry. The club is a fast-paced work environment where quality and attention to detail are paramount. Interns will gain general knowledge of day-to-day golf course maintenance operations as well as exposure to future golf course improvement projects to include tee box construction, fairway drainage, and addition of native grass and tall fescue areas. Consisting of cool and warm season grasses gives interns the unique opportunity to learn how to manage Bentgrass greens as well as Zoysiagrass tees, fairways and rough. Intern positions are available from 3-12 months in length.

Our internship program consists of the following blocks of hands on education where students can apply classroom knowledge to real world scenarios. The time interns stay in each area will depend on previous experiences:
• Daily Course Setup and Basic Day to Day Maintenance Operations.
• Integrated Pest Management (Planning, Inventory, Calibrations, Applying Pesticides and Fertilizers, Documentation).
• Equipment Operation (Both General Golf Course Equipment and Some Construction Equipment).
• General Turfgrass Management and Cultivation (Topdressing, Aerification, Grooming/Verticuting, etc).
• Bentgrass Putting Green Moisture Management.
• Irrigation Systems Management and Water Scheduling (Toro Lynx).
• Subsurface Air Systems and Hydronics Units.
• Construction Projects (Drainage, Tee Box Construction).
• Horticulture Experience (Planning, Annual Change Out, Pruning, Tree Work, Landscape Design and Instillation).
• Small Crew Management.
• Environmental Awareness Project.
• Equipment Maintenance (Grinding Reels/Bedknives, Cutting Unit Quality of Cut and Height of Cut, and Preventative Maintenance).
• Budgeting & Financial Management.
• Tournament Preparation.

Requirements:
Currently enrolled or graduate of a 2 or 4-year degree/certificate program in turfgrass management, horticulture, or agronomy-related field.
Previous golf course, landscaping, or horticulture experience preferred, but not required.
Positive attitude and eager to learn.
Excellent work ethic and understands the time and commitment required to maintain a high-end private club.
Team Player.

Compensation:
$17 per hour.
Free housing.
Moving allowance.
Uniforms.
PTO.
Meals.
Golf and fishing privileges.
Career networking and future employment opportunities.
Tournament preparation experience.

How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.

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