Turfgrass Seasonal Intern- THE COUNTRY CLUB
Job Details
The Country Club is seeking a career driven and motivated Turfgrass Intern to fill a key role within the Agronomy Department. This person will bring a strong work ethic, accountability, and professionalism to the team. Country has a reputation for developing their assistants that lead them to being promoted within the industry and engaging them in numerous professional development opportunities. The Intern will help lead the maintenance and upkeep of our classic William Flynn design that boasts two of the Top 100 holes in the country. If you have a commitment to excellence and achieving career goals, then this could be the right fit for you!
Job Overview:
- Assist the team in all daily golf course maintenance tasks designed to create championship playing conditions for our members and guests.
- Facilitate and assist with any capital improvements on the golf course or around the clubhouse
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and supervision of the staff
- Assist in making plant protectant and fertilizer applications including record keeping and equipment upkeep
- Assist in irrigations system repairs and water management decisions
- Contribute to the daily maintenance of the golf course, including but not limited to; mowing, course set up, drainage, equipment repair, hand watering, tree maintenance, snow removal, and any duties in the maintenance operation.
- Manage the inventory of plant protection products and fertilizers
- Assist in the training and orientation of new employees in all aspects of golf course maintenance
- Assist in integrated pest management and course scouting
- Daily communication with the Superintendent regarding course conditions, event planning, and all club activities
Why work at The Country Club?
- To be a part of a family-oriented country club with first class facilities and services offering exceptional golf, athletic and social activities consistent with our tradition of excellence.
- History of advancing the careers and lives of our team members.
- Progressive work environment that utilizes the latest technologies and management practices which accelerates professional development.
- The opportunity to develop and grow regardless of the stage of your career.
- State-of-the-art maintenance facility that offers a clean, enjoyable work environment.
- Strong employee benefit offerings including 401k, health, holiday bonus, facility privileges.
- Ongoing club improvement projects including current clubhouse renovation and new irrigation system install in 2028.
The Country Club is a private 18-hole facility located on 250 acres in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Known for being a family-oriented club, it provides numerous amenities to its members with the golf course being the focal point. Famed golf course architect William Flynn masterfully blended the routing of each golf hole with the natural topography to create a gem that is regarded as one of Flynn’s greatest designs and consistently ranks as one of the top courses in Ohio. The rich history of the club also includes hosting national events with the 1935 U.S. Amateur and the 2012 U.S. Women’s Amateur. The course underwent a major restoration in 2022 with the guidance of Gil Hanse to recreate its original design. Following the restoration, the club was included in the group of “Restoration of the year” according to Golf Digest. The work included green expansions, complete bunker renovation, re-seeding of all fairways, new irrigation as needed, and a new short game facility. It now boasts two of the Top 100 holes in the country, which are holes #15 and #17. The club enjoys a state-of-the-art maintenance facility that was built in 2013 providing the team with the resources necessary for success. Thanks to a progressive membership the ongoing projects to improve Country will continue for years to come creating great opportunities to learn.
Job Benefits
$750 Club scholarship upon completion of a successful internship
Golf privileges on Mondays
Golf Shop Discount
Employee Appreciation Day in August
Uniforms Provided
Meals Provided
Paid tournament volunteer opportunities
Job Requirements
· Demonstrate strong written, verbal, interpersonal & communication skills
· Embraces daily use of technology and ability to evolve with modern practices
· Upbeat and competitive attitude with the desire to be the best
· Technical skills in golf course maintenance preferred
Professional goal of becoming a Golf Course Superintendent
Strong attention to detail, problem solving, adaptability, commitment, physical stamina, and continuous professional development
Drive, determination, and self-disciplined approach to achieving high quality, consistent results
Passionate about the industry and game of golf
Works well with team members in a professional, detail-oriented environment with a focus on developing technical expertise, communication and leadership skills
Genuinely wants to do right, open to being taught and learn new competencies
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and assures consistent achievement of quality standards
Capable of working in all-weather work environments, lifting a minimum of 25 pounds, consistent walking, twisting and bending
Takes pride in producing a premier product to showcase our great property
Salary Range
From $17 to $18 per hour
