Summer Golf Course Intern
Golf Course in Galena, Illinois is looking for a Summer Golf Course Intern.

Position Overview:
The internship program will offer a wide variety of exposure, as we look to integrate personnel into all facets of golf course maintenance. We aim to tailor the program to the specific needs of the student, with the sole intention to accelerate growth in areas of greatest necessity. Interns will work closely with the team and will be key players in the success of the golf course.

Experience and training will include but is not limited to:
• Day to day maintenance (mowing of all surfaces, course set-up, rolling etc.)
• General turfgrass management and cultivation on all surfaces.
• Maintenance of bentgrass greens and bluegrass fairways.
• Precision moisture management of putting greens with use of TDR on surfaces
• IPM (application of fertilizer and pesticides, calibration of sprayers and spreaders, documentation and planning).
• Planning/completing course improvement projects.
• Irrigation troubleshooting and repair.
• Equipment maintenance (checking HOC, grinding reels and bedknives, etc.)
• Small crew management.
• Involved in daily planning and scheduling of agronomic plan to improve awareness and understanding of concepts that produce championship conditions.

Requirements:
Must be currently enrolled or graduated from a 2 or 4 year turfgrass management program or agronomy-related field.
Previous golf course experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:
$15 per hour.

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

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