Turfgrass Management Intern — Golf Course Maintenance (Housing Included)

Castle Pines Golf Club, Inc

Castle Rock (CO)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Lunch provided daily

Uniform package provided

Golf privileges

Mentorship program

Job summary

Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado, offers a Turfgrass Management Internship for the 2027 season. The program provides hands-on experience across water management, crew leadership, and agronomy, with rotational learning in three core areas, tailored to your academic schedule.

Interns receive practical training on moisture management, ride-on sprayers, calibration, PGRs, and cultural practices, plus professional development, resume reviews, and mentorship from the course management

Qualifications

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a 2- or 4-year Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related Plant Science program.
Motivated self-starter with a passion for high-end golf course conditioning and career progression.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude.
Applicants of all experience levels are considered; internship responsibilities are tailored to individual skill and academic milestones.

Responsibilities

Water Management Week: learn moisture management, TDR mapping, hand-watering greens, and irrigation across tees, fairways, and roughs.
Crew Leadership & Operations Week: schedule daily maintenance, manage assignments, oversee course setup/projects, and lead morning staff meetings.
Agronomy & Plant Health Week: operate GPS-guided sprayers, calibration of chemicals/fertilizers, PGRs, and cultural programs (aerification, topdressing, verticutting).