Wild Rock Golf Maintenance Internship Summer 2027

Wilderness Resort; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Golf facilities access

Resort amenities access

Immersive internship

Job summary

Wild Rock Golf Club in Wisconsin is seeking a motivated intern to join our Agronomy Team for Summer 2026. The intern will assist with daily golf course management tasks and gain hands-on experience essential for a career in turfgrass science and golf maintenance.

You will work alongside our maintenance staff on greens maintenance, chemical and fertilizer applications, irrigation setup and water management, plus basic equipment repairs.

Qualifications

• Interest in agronomy and golf course maintenance.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain USGA Bent/Poa greens.
• Apply chemicals and fertilizers.
• Assist irrigation repair and daily setup.
• Support water management strategies.
• Perform basic equipment repairs.
• Help with daily course setup.
• Gain hands-on experience in agronomy practices.

Job description

Wild Rock Golf Club is currently seeking a motivated and energetic individual to join our Agronomy Team as an Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will play a key role in daily maintenance operations and will gain hands-on experience essential for advancing a career in golf course management.

About the Internship:

Interns will work alongside our experienced maintenance staff and be involved in all aspects of golf course management, including:

• Maintenance of USGA Bent/Poa greens.
• Chemical and fertilizer applications.
• Irrigation repair, troubleshooting, and daily setup.
• Water management strategies.
• Basic equipment repair.
• Daily course set up.
• Exposure to a full range of agronomic practices used at top-tier facilities.

This internship is designed to equip candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to take the next step in their professional development.

About Wild Rock Golf Club:

Open in 2008, Wild Rock Golf Club is part of the Wilderness Territory and has been recognized by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as one of the top ten best new courses in the country. Designed by Dr. Mike Hurdzan and Dana Fry, Wild Rock is a true championship layout stretching 7,400 yards from back of tees.

In addition to our 18-hole championship course, we offer The Woods Course, a nine-hole short course suitable for players of all skill levels.

The Wilderness Territory includes Wilderness Resort, Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wilderness on the Lake, and Sundara Spa.

Position Details:

• Hourly Position: 40 to 45 hours per week
• Schedule: Early mornings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
• Additional Benefits:
  • Discounted meals during work.
  • Use of golf facilities during off-hours.
  • Use of resort amenities during off-hours.
  • A valuable and immersive internship experience.

To learn more about Wild Rock, visit wildrockgolf.com