Seasonal Intern

Grandfather Golf & Country Club is a private 36-hole facility that is open from May- October with 12,000 annual rounds. Greens, tees, and fairways are Creeping Bentgrass/ Poa. Kentucky Bluegrass/ Mtn. Mix rough. 

Interns will gain experience in irrigation, chemical applications and calibration, small crew management, disease identification, and other aspects of golf course maintenance. Interns can be involved in management meetings with the Superintendent and Assistants and provide input for the golf course's success. Our internship program aims to provide the best learning environment to prepare for the challenges and demands that will be faced in future careers. The right individual will have the opportunity to maintain the #2 ranked golf course in North Carolina. 

This job's duties require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured, and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality, and caution. Innovative ideas and concepts are also important but will be carefully analyzed and tested before communication and adoption.