Seasonal Intern
Congressional Country Club is seeking seasonal Golf Course & Grounds Interns for the 2024 golf season. The 2024 season will be yet another exciting season here at Congressional. We are proudly hosting the 2024 Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championship on both golf courses. The club also recently hosted the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on the newly renovated Blue Course. This year’s interns will help us progress and prepare the club to host major championships in the future while also providing the best experience for our members and guests. This opportunity will allow students to get firsthand practical experience at one of the most storied clubs in the country on golf course maintenance.
Located in Bethesda, MD, Congressional Country Club is the #1 Platinum Club in the country. Congressional has a long-storied history of hosting Championships. In the last 15 years alone, Congressional has hosted the U.S. Open Championship in 2011 followed by two Quicken Loans National Tournaments (2014 & 2016). Congressional most recently hosted the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Congressional is proud to continue this history in agreement with the PGA of America in hosting seven more Championships in the next fourteen years as follows:
2024 Junior PGA Championship
2025 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
2027 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
2029 PGA Professional Championship
2030 PGA Championship
2033 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
2037 Ryder Cup
Job Description:
Interns will be involved in the daily maintenance of two golf courses, Blue and Gold, and will work closely with the Superintendents and Assistants. Interns will learn fertilizer/pesticide calibration as well as proper application practices. Daily jobs will include but not limited to course setup, irrigation repair, disease identification, and water management on USGA and pushup greens. Interns will also be exposed to the equipment maintenance and clubhouse horticulture/grounds side of the operation. Congressional Country Club prides itself on a positive learning experience for all interns of various skill levels.
Please view the link below from the opening of the Blue Course in June of 2021!
Video drone footage of both golf courses
https://vimeo.com/766545794/1fd4fd54ba
Educational Requirements
Enrolled or interested in enrolling in an accredited 2 or 4-year college turf program
Experience Requirements
Some experience to no experience required
Special Requirements
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to use logical or scientific thinking to solve problems
- Ability to work independently to carry out written and verbal instructions
- Ability to visually inspect golf course conditions and clubhouse grounds
- Good organizational and prioritization skills
Job Benefits
- Employment Availability: Season-Winter 2023-2024/ March to October of 2024 / Summer- May to August of 2024 / Flexible
- Onsite Housing & Complimentary meals
- Tournament/Championship Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Golf/Employee Discounts: Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel/Items
- Field trip visits to various clubs in the area
- Available Overtime
Date Job is Available
Salary
$18 to $18 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Please email resume to: Peter Wendt CGCS, Director of Golf Courses and Grounds: pwendt@ccclub.org Andrew Crawford, Blue Course Superintendent: acrawford@ccclub.org Jarrett Kramer, Gold Course Superintendent: jkramer@ccclub.org
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