Turf Agronomy Intern: Hands-On Golf Course Maintenance

The Country Club

Brookline (MA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Country Club in Brookline, MA is offering an Agronomy Internship designed to build a career in golf course management. Interns will gain hands-on experience in course preparation, irrigation, turf maintenance, and cultural practices to maintain top playing conditions.

Under supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and the Director of Grounds, interns will learn across maintenance areas, participate in moisture management, fertilizer programs, and equipment operations, and take part in

Qualifications

Enrollment in or completion of an accredited Turfgrass Management Program.
Requisite physical ability for standing and lifting up to 50 lbs, with early starts.
Valid driver’s license and ability to work weekends/holidays.
Strong teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.
Passion for golf and course maintenance fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing members with exceptional course and grounds conditions.
Perform daily golf course preparation and setup.
Participate in maintenance including mowing greens, tees, fairways, roughs, divot filling, aerification, verticutting, and related practices.
Monitor turf and soil moisture levels and assist irrigation maintenance.
Assist with chemical and fertilizer calibrations under supervision.
Support topdressing programs and tree/landscape maintenance.
Contribute to construction and improvement projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent and Director of Grounds.