Athletic Turf & Grounds Intern — Field Ops

Denver Broncos; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Denver Broncos Football Club invites applications for a Summer 2027 Turf Department internship at Broncos Park powered by CommonSpirit. Assist with maintenance of three natural grass fields and one synthetic indoor field, and support landscape and operations as needed.

Duration: Summer 2027 internship, with dates to be determined. Gain hands-on experience in mowing, field layout, irrigation repair, snow removal, and equipment maintenance while collaborating with Turf staff and Grounds.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year turfgrass/horticultural program.
• Willing to work extended hours, including weekends.
• Be able to arrange transportation and living requirements.
• Be able to provide letters of recommendation from an academic advisor and/or a present or past employer.
• Ability to use smart phone.

Responsibilities

• Assist turf maintenance operations: mowing, field renovation, cultural practices, field layout and painting, fertilizer/pesticide application, tarp installation/strike, and snow removal.
• Operate utility vehicles, tractors, mowers, trimmers, hand tools and other equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies for turf operations.
• Assist with repair of irrigation systems.
• Communicate turf needs and priorities to Turf staff.
• Execute field setup and strike for practices and events.
• Perform snow removal on athletic fields.
• Execute synthetic turf maintenance practices.
• Assist landscape and hardscape maintenance: native grasses, beds, trees, shrubs; trimming and pruning; irrigation troubleshooting.
• Track equipment and supplies inventories; support landscape projects and equipment training.

Skills

Turfgrass knowledge

Weekend availability

Education

Turfgrass program enrollment

Tools

Industry equipment

Job description

The Denver Broncos Football Club invites applications for a Summer 2027 Turf Department internship at Broncos Park powered by CommonSpirit. Assist with maintenance of three natural grass fields and one synthetic indoor field, and support landscape and operations as needed.

Duration: Summer 2027 internship, with dates to be determined. Gain hands-on experience in mowing, field layout, irrigation repair, snow removal, and equipment maintenance while collaborating with Turf staff and Grounds.