Golf Course Maintenance Intern Summer 2027

Yellowstone Club

Big Sky (MT)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free transportation to and from Bozema

Complimentary shift meals

401k eligibility and bi-weekly match

Onsite fitness center 24/7

Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky

Discounts to over 1000 retailers viaAD

End of season employee appreciation

Employee Store in Bozeman

Job summary

Yellowstone Club seeks a Golf Course Maintenance Intern for the 2027 Summer season, offering exposure to all facets of golf course management in the Rocky Mountains. Work under senior agronomy staff, with opportunities to lead small crews and develop leadership skills in a high-altitude environment.

The internship emphasizes turf management, equipment operation, and maintaining high standards during a short growing season in Big Sky, MT.

Qualifications

Participant or recent graduate of an accredited turf program, with 2 seasons of golf course work experience preferred.
Previous work experience at a resort or Club is preferred.
Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as approved by the Company's insurance carrier.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suites.

Responsibilities

Assist in routine agronomic practices in the upkeep of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, ponds, streams and related structures.
Monitor soil conditions using POGO sensors, hand-watering as needed.
Perform sprayer and spreader calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides.
Maintain application records related to the use of chemicals on the course, while tracking chemical inventories.
Daily course set-up and club tournament preparations.
Constant monitoring of the turfgrass systems during the growing season, ensuring the proper water, nutrient, and disease prevention levels.
Project coordination and crew leadership on a variety of tasks associated with assigned golf holes.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Basic math

Education

Accredited turf program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.

Yellowstone Club’s Golf Course Maintenance department is currently seeking candidates for a Golf Course Maintenance Intern for the 2027 Summer season!

This seasonal internship will expose a motivated individual to all facets of golf course management encountered in the Rocky Mountains. Sitting at nearly 8,000’, the Yellowstone Club offers the Intern the experiences required to maintain cool-season turf to high standards in a short growing season.

Major Responsibilities

The student intern works closely with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendent, and assistant superintendents, actively participating in a variety of agronomic practices essential in preparing for a career in the Golf Course Management industry. The intern will have the opportunity to lead small crews, showcasing their organizational skills and leadership capabilities.

Essential Job Functions

Assist in routine agronomic practices in the upkeep of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, ponds, streams and related structures. Proficient on a variety of equipment with the ability to properly demonstrate equipment use to co-workers.
Monitor soil conditions using POGO sensors, hand-watering as needed.
Perform sprayer and spreader calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides.
Maintain application records related to the use of chemicals on the course, while tracking chemical inventories.
Daily course set-up and club tournament preparations.
Constant monitoring of the turfgrass systems during the growing season, ensuring the proper water, nutrient, and disease prevention levels.
Project coordination and crew leadership on a variety of tasks associated with assigned golf holes.
Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Works closely with the seasonal maintenance staff, ensuring proper and safe use of maintenance facility and equipment, and will occasionally supervise a small team for specific projects. The Intern must be a self-starter, willing to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, holidays and diverse tournament schedules. While overtime is always offered, Yellowstone Club strives for a work-life balance, offering two days off per week throughout the internship.

Experience/Education Required

Participant or recent graduate of an accredited turf program, with 2 seasons of golf course work experience preferred.

Experience/Education Preferred

Previous work experience at a resort or Club.

Certificates & Licenses

Requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as approved by the Company’s insurance carrier.

Computer Skills

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suites.

Language Ability

Able to speak clearly and effectively with Members, guests, co-workers, vendors and other Yellowstone Club departments; Able to write clearly and legibly.

Spanish speaking helpful but not required

Math Ability

Able to perform basic math calculations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem solving.

Position Availability

May 3 th , 2027 – October 8 th , 2027

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works primarily outside, and at times in the rain, snow, cold, and heat.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to talk and/or hear.The employee is constantly required to stand and walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as but not limited to: preparing and analyzing data and figures, reading plans and project related materials, visual inspection involving property maintenance, drive a Club vehicle, inspect for hazards and safety violations, and/or operate machinery as related to the position. Ability to Lift 50 lbs. is required.

Receipt and Acknowledgment

The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed. The contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor if at any time I am unable to perform these functions.
Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time due to business demands, by the Club.
Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Yellowstone Club.

I have read and understand this job description as outlined herein. I have been allowed to ask questions in order to clarify any points listed on this job description.

The position offered is a seasonal position located in Big Sky, Montana.

Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including: