Golf Course and Grounds Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Interlachen Country Club is seeking a Golf Course and Grounds Intern. The Golf Course and Grounds Intern will play a vital role on our Grounds Team by learning and focusing on golf course maintenance, pesticide application, and understanding the operation of the ICC Grounds Department.

We believe in serving from the heart. We are looking for teammates who embody our values of Honesty, Enthusiasm, Anticipation, Respect, and Teamwork. Our work environment is purpose driven, fast-paced, and focused on exceeding expectations.

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About Interlachen:

Established in 1909, ICC is recognized among the preeminent private, family country clubs in the nation. The Club's Donald Ross golf course, most recently ranked #64 on Golf Digest's List of Top 100 Courses in America, has played host to several national and international championships. 

We are excited to continue our robust and engaging internship program at Interlachen Country Club for the 2027 season! Located in Edina, Minnesota and just a few miles West of Minneapolis, Interlachen is defined by a renowned Donald Ross golf course, considered to be one of his finest. Recently renovated in the summer of 2023 by architect Andrew Green, the course now showcases features of the original blueprints as well as unique features created to both challenge and excite all types of players.

Internships will include daily course and grounds maintenance of the newly restored golf course while understanding the importance of the many agronomical practices we engage in on a daily basis. However, education opportunities will be tailored to each person's goals and experience, creating a truly personalized and memorable learning opportunity.

The goal of our internship program is to challenge each intern to grow both as a person and as a professional. Upon completing the internship program, interns will be prepared and empowered to advance to the next step in their careers. Students who have previously completed the internship program have gone on to hold top-tier positions throughout the country, as well as management positions within our own team. The most successful candidates will be motivated, curious self-starters looking to grow in the golf course and grounds industry.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Golf Course Maintenance

• Implement and execute daily maintenance schedule on championship level course
• Golf course set up, creating a unique layout on a daily basis according to golf course conditions
• Create practices necessary to maintain championship conditions
• Utilize data collection and analysis for precision turf grass management, including drone thermal imaging

Fertilizer/Pesticide Programming and Applications

• Obtain Minnesota Pesticide Application License
• Calibrate fertilizer spreader and sprayer
• Apply pesticides: walking boom and riding sprayer (Toro Geolink sprayer with auto steer)
• Fertilizer application: Rotary and drop spreader and tractor spreader
• Complete and thorough record keeping

Irrigation System and Repair

• Central Controller Operation: Toro Lynx
• Satellite Operation: Toro Network VP
• Pipe and Irrigation Head Repair
• Pump Station Operation: Flowtronics
• Portable Sprinkler set-up and hand-watering techniques

Ideal Qualifications and Attributes:

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year turf grass management program or related area of study
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator
• Must be 18 years or older

Attributes

• Live in our principals: Honesty, Enthusiasm, Anticipation, Respect, and Teamwork (HEART).
• Self-Starter - Able to see priorities and opportunities
• Ambitious - Excited about new endeavors and not easily discouraged
• Detail-Oriented - Take pride in the work that you do and the outcome it presents
• Passionate- Genuinely enjoy the outdoors and everything that has to do with horticulture
• Active - Loves being outdoors and working with their hands

Availability

• We are very flexible with starting and ending dates in 2027 to accommodate various individual's schedules.

Salary, Benefits, and Perks:

• The hiring rate for this position starts at $20/hr
• Unique education opportunities, including participation in Interlachen's Future Leaders' Program and Intern Exclusive Breakout Session covering a variety of topics outside of agronomics
• Golf Course and Grounds Scholarship Opportunity
• Golf Championship Volunteer Opportunity
• Fees Paid for License (i.e.: MN Pesticide Applicators if applicable)
• On-Site Housing
• Team Member Pro Shop Discounts
• Custom Quality Uniforms
• Off on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years
• Complimentary meals provided by our renowned culinary team. Complimentary coffee, snacks and beverages available throughout the day
• Golf Course, Pool and Racquet Sport Access on Select Mondays
• Team Member Appreciation Events
• Team Twins Games
• Golf Scramble
• Team Member Appreciation Week
• Work with an open-minded collaborative management staff with a strong professional network and experience working locally at North Oaks, Town and Country, and nationally at Country Club of the Rockies, Medinah, Bethpage, and Chicago Golf Club.

Interlachen Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants.