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Join an agronomy team in Tahoe working near the shores of Lake TahoeMartis Camp is currently seeking self-motivated, detail-oriented candidates to apply for an internship position available for this upcoming 2025 season.  This position will work under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendents.As an intern you will be a key component in data collection and assisting in making agronomic choices.  We are on the cutting edge of new technology and actively applying this data to help us make data driven solutions.  You will be working with Husqvarna autonomous mowers, GPS sprayers, TurfRad soil moisture sensors daily! On a daily basis we monitor many data points on greens. 

  • Daily VWC 

  • Clipping volume 

  • Sand topdressing amounts 

  • Water quality management 

  • Firmness 

  

We are committed to elimination of poa in our putting surfaces and teeing grounds.  We deploy a multitude of tactics to remove poa mechanically, chemically and through cultural practices that inhibit poa 

growth.  You will be a part of regressing select tees and approaches that have poa levels over our acceptable thresholdManaging pure A-4 putting surfaces in a short growing season is a skill that every turf student should learn and at Martis Camp you have that opportunityWe will help tailor an internship that will add to your current skill set.  This will allow us to build upon what you already know and teach you what you need to know to be successful in this industry.  Not only will you get premier course experience you will be able to attend club meetings, local GCSAA chapter meetings and be involved in agronomic planning.   We will build your leadership skills through crew management, leading projects and professional development.  Said candidate does not need to possess proficiency in these categories only willingness to learn. 

 

Either 3- or 6-month internships are available and can begin as early as April. Please send a résumé and cover letter when applying.  This internship has a flexible schedule that will allow the candidate to enjoy all the exciting outdoor activities the great Lake Tahoe area has to offerExplore amazing hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail, blue-ribbon fly-fishing waters and world-class skiing at the spring skiing capital of the worldIt is rare to be able to play 18 holes of golf and ski in the same day, but that is all possible with an internship at Martis Camp.   

 

Martis Camp is committed to providing championship level playing surfaces for our members on a daily basis.  We also understand the importance of hosting USGA and regional championship tournaments to help grow the game of golf and showcase our facilities.   

  • 2011 Pacific Coast Amateur (Champion Chris Williams) 

  • 2013 USGA Boys Junior Championship (Champion Scottie Scheffler) 

  • 2023 USGA Senior Amateur (Champion Todd White) 

 

Martis Camp is a private residential community located in North Lake Tahoe. The Tom Fazio designed golf course has A4 putting surfaces, Dominant Extremebentgrass tees, and Kentucky bluegrass fairways.  We are in the process of resurfacing tees and approaches with poa level over our acceptable threshold.  Our Golf Course Maint team also takes care of seven multiuse parks, 18-hole bentgrass putting course, six bocce ball courts, croquet lawn, six water features, amphitheater, 26 miles of hiking and biking trails, and all landscapes for Martis facility buildings.  We have a broad scope of work outside of the golf course so this allows us to expose interns to new and exciting opportunities that you would not normally get from just a golf course. 

We will also be evaluating problem areas to update drainage and irrigation and add to those as neededIn the 2024 season we began rebuilding our front nine and back nine restrooms and transforming those into comfort stations with beverages, made to order food, snacks and much more!  In the 2021 season we completed a full bunkers renovation complete with reshaping all bunkers, all new sand, liners, irrigation and drainage.   

 

Educational Requirements

Currently enrolled or recently graduated in a degree or certificate program in Golf Course Management, Agronomy, or another related field.  

Experience Requirements

Previous golf course experience is a plus but not required; we are willing to train individuals passionate about pursuing a career in the golf course management industry!

Special Requirements

Self-motivated, aspiring turfgrass professional able to work weekends and holidays as needed.  Spanish speaking is a plus but not required.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.   

Job Benefits

  • Uniforms provided  

  • $350 monthly housing stipend 

  • End of the year bonus 

  • Golfing Privileges 

  • Pro shop discount 

  • Tournament experience

  • Sports field experience

Date Job is Available

Salary

$22 to $23 per hour

Overtime: Yes

Job Application Instructions

Please email resume to evanm@martiscamp.org


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