Seasonal Intern
Congressional Country Club is seeking seasonal Golf Course & Grounds Interns for the 2026 golf season. The 2026 season will be yet another exciting season here at Congressional. 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. In fall of 2025 the club is also ecstatic to break ground on constructing a brand new, state of the art maintenance facility and staff housing complex.
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, 2024 Junior PGA Championship and this past spring the 2025 Senior PGA Championship. Congressional is proud to continue this history in agreement with the PGA of America in hosting five more Championships in the next eleven years as follows:
2027 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
2029 PGA Professional Championship
2030 PGA Championship
2033 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 Assistant Superintendents. 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.
Educational Requirements
- Enrolled or interested in enrolling in an accredited 2 or 4-year college turf program
Experience 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
Special Requirements
Please email resume to:
Peter Wendt CGCS, Director of Golf Courses and Grounds: pwendt@ccclub.org
Jarrett Kramer, Blue Course Superintendent: jkramer@ccclub.org
Kevin Johnson, Gold Course Superintendent: kjohnson@ccclub.org
Job Benefits
- Employment Availability: Season-Winter 2025-2026/ March to October of 2026 / Summer- May to August of 2026 / Flexible
- 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
- $19.00 per hour with available overtime
Date Job is Available
Salary
$19 to $19 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Please email resume to: Peter Wendt CGCS, Director of Golf Courses and Grounds: pwendt@ccclub.org Jarrett Kramer, Blue Course Superintendent: jkramer@ccclub.org Kevin Johnson, Gold Course Superintendent: kjohnson@ccclub.org
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