Seasonal Intern

Gamble Sands is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Agronomy Intern to join our team for the summer season!

This position offers hands-on experience in the Agronomy and Maintenance department within the golf industry, providing an opportunity to develop skills in the maintenance and care of turfgrass, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of turfgrass management and operations supervision.

Job Overview:
Gamble Sands is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Agronomy Intern to join our team for the summer season. This position offers hands-on experience in the Agronomy and Maintenance department within the golf industry, providing an opportunity to develop skills in the maintenance and care of turfgrass, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of turfgrass management and operations supervision.

• Turfgrass Management:

  • Performing cultural practices such as aerification, verticutting, topdressing, and rolling to maintain turf health. This also includes the mowing of all playing surfaces (greens, tees, fairways, etc.).
• Chemical & Fertilizer Application:

  • Assisting with the calibration, safe handling, and application of liquid and granular fertilizers and plant protectants (pesticides, fungicides, etc.)
• Irrigation working alongside Irrigation techs, which involves hand watering, using soil moisture sensors (TDR meters), and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
• Course Operations & Planning:
  • Participating in daily course preparation (e.g., setting up tees, cutting cups), record-keeping for maintenance activities and chemical inventory, and attending planning meetings Director of Agronomy.
• Leadership & Projects:
  • Opportunities often exist to lead small crews on specific daily tasks or special in-house construction and renovation projects.

• The role requires physical work in varying weather conditions, including the ability to stand, walk, bend for extended periods, and lift items up to 50 pounds.

• Basic knowledge and operational experience with turf equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.).
• Familiarity with irrigation systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Understanding of fertilizer and chemical application techniques, safety, and calibration.