Intern - Agronomy

NCSL International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Gamble Sands is seeking a motivated Agronomy Intern for the summer season. You will gain hands-on experience in the Agronomy and Maintenance department, focusing on turfgrass care, mowing, irrigation, chemical applications, and field operations supervision.

The role offers practical exposure to turfgrass management, equipment operation, and project work, with opportunities to lead small crews and contribute to course planning and maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in turfgrass management or related program.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physically capable of outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Turfgrass management tasks including mowing, aerification, verticutting, topdressing and rolling.
• Assist with calibration, safe handling, and application of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Assist irrigation team with hand watering, soil moisture sensing, and troubleshooting systems.
• Participate in daily course preparation and record maintenance of maintenance activities and chemical inventory.
• Opportunity to lead small crews on daily tasks or in-house projects.

Skills

Turfgrass management

Irrigation systems

Fertilizer application

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

Pursuing Turfgrass Management or related program

Tools

Turf equipment familiarity

Irrigation troubleshooting

Fertilizer calibration

Job description

Gamble Sands is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Agronomy Intern to join our team for the summer season!

This position offers hands‑on experience in the Agronomy and Maintenance department within the golf industry, providing an opportunity to develop skills in the maintenance and care of turfgrass, gaining hands‑on experience in various aspects of turfgrass management and operations supervision.

Compensation: $17.50-18.50 per hour

Schedule: 24-40 hours per week

Job Overview:

Gamble Sands is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Agronomy Intern to join our team for the summer season. This position offers hands‑on experience in the Agronomy and Maintenance department within the golf industry, providing an opportunity to develop skills in the maintenance and care of turfgrass, gaining hands‑on experience in various aspects of turfgrass management and operations supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Turfgrass Management:
  • Performing cultural practices such as aerification, verticutting, topdressing, and rolling to maintain turf health. This also includes the mowing of all playing surfaces (greens, tees, fairways, etc.).
• Chemical & Fertilizer Application:
  • Assisting with the calibration, safe handling, and application of liquid and granular fertilizers and plant protectants (pesticides, fungicides, etc.)
• Irrigation working alongside Irrigation techs, which involves hand watering, using soil moisture sensors (TDR meters), and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
• Course Operations & Planning:
  • Participating in daily course preparation (e.g., setting up tees, cutting cups), record‑keeping for maintenance activities and chemical inventory, and attending planning meetings Director of Agronomy.
• Leadership & Projects:
  • Opportunities often exist to lead small crews on specific daily tasks or special in‑house construction and renovation projects.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Must be pursuing or currently enrolled in a recent graduate of a 2-year or 4-year turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related science program.
• No prior experience necessary.

Licenses:

• Valid driver's license

Physical Stamina:

• The role requires physical work in varying weather conditions, including the ability to stand, walk, bend for extended periods, and lift items up to 50 pounds.

Essential Skills:

• Basic knowledge and operational experience with turf equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.).
• Familiarity with irrigation systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Understanding of fertilizer and chemical application techniques, safety, and calibration.