Golf Course & Turf Management Intern

About the Internship:

This internship provides high school students with hands-on experience in golf course and turf management. Interns will learn how to maintain high-quality playing surfaces, care for turfgrass, and support overall course operations while working alongside professional grounds staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with mowing, watering, and fertilizing turfgrass areas.
Help maintain sand traps, greens, fairways, and roughs.
Support irrigation system monitoring and basic maintenance.
Participate in landscaping tasks such as trimming, planting, and debris removal.
Learn about turfgrass health, soil conditions, and pest management.
Follow safety procedures when using tools, machinery, and equipment.
Complete assignments, reflection journals, or internship workbook entries as required by the program

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding of turf management practices for sports and recreation facilities.
Hands-on experience with groundskeeping equipment and maintenance techniques.
Exposure to environmental stewardship and sustainable land management.
Insight into career pathways in turf management, landscaping, or agronomy.
Development of responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in high school (11th - 12th grade).
Interest in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, or sports management.
Responsible, hardworking, and able to follow directions.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Willingness to perform physical tasks and operate equipment safely.

Notice on Internship Opportunities

Please note that internship opportunities will vary by host site and county.

Not all career areas or placements will be available in every location.
Host sites may have different requirements, schedules, and responsibilities.
Opportunities depend on local partnerships, availability, and community resources.

Students are encouraged to remain flexible and open to a variety of learning experiences. Each internship is designed to provide valuable workplace skills, career exploration, and professional growth—regardless of the specific placement.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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