Golf Course Maintenance Intern - Summer 2024

This seasonal internship will expose a motivated individual to all facets of golf course management encountered in the Rocky Mountains. Sitting at nearly 8,000', the Yellowstone Club offers the Intern the experiences required to maintain cool-season turf to high standards in a short growing season.

The Student Intern works closely with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendent, and assistant superintendents, actively participating in a variety of agronomic practices essential in preparing for a career in the Golf Course Management industry. Additional responsibilities include the overall detail condition of a group of golf holes throughout their internship, where the intern will have the opportunity to lead small crews, showcasing their organizational skills and leadership capabilities.

Position Availability: May 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist in routine agronomic practices in the upkeep of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, ponds, streams and related structures. Proficient on a variety of equipment with the ability to properly demonstrate equipment use to co-workers.
• Monitor soil conditions using POGO sensors, hand-watering as needed.
• Perform sprayer and spreader calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Maintain application records related to the use of chemicals on the course, while tracking chemical inventories.
• Daily course set-up and club tournament preparations.
• Constant monitoring of the turfgrass systems during the growing season, ensuring the proper water, nutrient, and disease prevention levels.
• Project coordination and crew leadership on a variety of tasks associated with assigned golf holes.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsiblities

Works closely with the seasonal maintenance staff, ensuring proper and safe use of maintenance facility and equipment, and will occasionally supervise a small team for specific projects especially on assigned holes. The Intern must be a self-starter, willing to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, holidays and diverse tournament schedules. While overtime is always offered, Yellowstone Club strives for a work-life balance, offering two days off per week throughout the internship.

Education & Experience

Participant or recent graduate of an accredited turf program, with 2 seasons of golf course work experience preferred.

• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as approved by the Company's insurance carrier.
• The candidate should aspire to pursue a career in golf course management, have strong organizational skills, be highly organized and team oriented.
• Requires strong leadership capabilities.
• Spanish speaking helpful but not required.
  
  

Benefits

• Free housing
• Daily meal provided
• Uniform
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance after 30 days of employment
• Discounted merchandise in golf and sports retail shop
• Golf privileges
• The opportunity to work and live surrounded by majestic peaks adjacent to Yellowstone National Park
  
  

Contact

Please email cover letter and resume with references to Liam Millar, Assistant Superintendent

Liam.Millar@yellowstoneclub.com

Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including free transportation from Bozeman to the Club upon hire, and a complimentary meal each shift. Plus, you get to work at one of the most incredible places on earth. For more information about the Club, visit www.yellowstoneclub.com.