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

Position Overview:
The program trains qualified and motivated individuals with the skills needed to become an effective Assistant Superintendent and eventually a Golf Course Superintendent. 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 experience:
• 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.

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

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