Golf Course Grounds Internship with On-site Housing

Saucon Valley Country Club; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Competitive pay with overtime

Tournament & championship experience

Golf privileges

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Saucon Valley Country Club in the Lehigh Valley, PA, is seeking motivated students for Grounds Management Internship. You will gain hands-on experience in turfgrass management across multiple courses, including fertilization, irrigation support, and upkeep of championship conditions.

Interns work early mornings, weekends, and overtime during the golf season, with opportunities for leadership on smaller projects and potential full-time roles after graduation. On-site housing is available.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in or recent graduate of a Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Golf Course Management, or related program.
• Interest in pursuing internship credit is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Bentgrass and Poa annua on USGA-spec greens.
• Assist with chemical and fertilizer applications, calibration, and recordkeeping.
• Assist irrigation installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Support water management programs and course conditioning initiatives.
• Lead staff on small projects and assist with crew management.
• Participate in daily golf course preparation and championship conditioning.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Teamwork

Leadership

Agronomic practices

Attention to detail

Education

Turfgrass Management / Agronomy / Horticulture or related program

Job description

Saucon Valley Country Club in the Lehigh Valley, PA, is seeking motivated students for Grounds Management Internship. You will gain hands-on experience in turfgrass management across multiple courses, including fertilization, irrigation support, and upkeep of championship conditions.

Interns work early mornings, weekends, and overtime during the golf season, with opportunities for leadership on smaller projects and potential full-time roles after graduation. On-site housing is available.