Golf Course Agronomy Intern — Turf Management

First Call Golf; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Golf is seeking an Agronomy Intern to support our turf team on a golf course, gaining practical experience in maintenance, water management, and equipment operation. Interns will work closely with our Agronomy professionals to learn through hands-on tasks and collaboration with the Directors of Grounds.

Primary responsibilities include daily course setup, cultural practices, irrigation support, chemical/fertilizer records, and participation in improvement projects, with cross-training

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or completed a Turfgrass Management program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand 8–10 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in providing membership with exceptional course and grounds conditions.
• Perform daily golf course preparation and setup.
• Participate in all aspects of golf course maintenance including mowing greens, tees, fairways and roughs, divot filling, aerification, verticutting, and other cultural practices.
• Monitor and manage turf and soil moisture levels.
• Learn and assist with irrigation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Apply and keep records of chemical and fertilizer calibrations with proper supervision.
• Assist with topdressing applications and programming.
• Learn and practice tree care, landscape maintenance, and hazard maintenance.
• Participate in as-assigned construction and improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and Director of Grounds.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Golf knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Turfgrass Management program

Job description

First Call Golf is seeking an Agronomy Intern to support our turf team on a golf course, gaining practical experience in maintenance, water management, and equipment operation. Interns will work closely with our Agronomy professionals to learn through hands-on tasks and collaboration with the Directors of Grounds.

Primary responsibilities include daily course setup, cultural practices, irrigation support, chemical/fertilizer records, and participation in improvement projects, with cross-training