Seasonal Intern
This seasonal internship will expose a motivated individual to all facets of golf course management encountered in the Rocky Mountains. Sitting at nearly 8,000’, the Yellowstone Club offers the Intern the experiences required to maintain cool-season turf to high standards in a short growing season.
The Student Intern works closely with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendent, and assistant superintendents, actively participating in a variety of agronomic practices essential in preparing for a career in the Golf Course Management industry.
The Interns also work with the seasonal maintenance staff, ensuring proper and safe use of maintenance facility and equipment, and will occasionally supervise a small team for specific projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist in routine agronomic practices in the upkeep of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, ponds, streams and related structures. Proficient on a variety of equipment with the ability to properly demonstrate equipment use to co-workers.
· Monitor soil conditions using POGO sensors, hand-watering as needed.
· Perform sprayer and spreader calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides.
· Maintain application records related to the use of chemicals on the course, while tracking chemical inventories.
· Daily course set-up and club tournament preparations.
· Constant monitoring of the turfgrass systems during the growing season, ensuring the proper water, nutrient, and disease prevention levels.
· Project coordination and crew leadership on a variety of tasks associated with assigned golf holes.
· Other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
- Participant or recent graduate of an accredited turf program, with 2 seasons of golf course work experience preferred.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as approved by the Company’s insurance carrier.·
Experience Requirements
- The candidate should aspire to pursue a career in golf course management, have strong organizational skills, be highly organized and team oriented.
- Requires strong leadership capabilities.
- Spanish speaking helpful but not required.
Special Requirements
The Intern must be a self-starter, willing to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, holidays and diverse tournament schedules. While overtime is always offered, Yellowstone Club strives for a work-life balance, offering two days off per week throughout the internship.
Job Benefits
Free housing, daily meal provided, uniform, paid holidays, health insurance after 30 days of employment, discounted merchandise in golf and sports retail shop, golf privileges, the opportunity to work and live surrounded by majestic peaks adjacent to Yellowstone National Park.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$22 to $22 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Send Resume and Cover Letter to Liam.Millar@yellowstoneclub.com
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