Golf Course Maintenance Intern-Full TIme

Tournament Players Club•Silvis, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TPC Deere Run offers a golf course maintenance internship through the TPC Network Golf Course Maintenance Operations Internship Program. The program combines an intern’s education and experience with practical, hands-on learning in agronomic planning and management, asset preservation, operational excellence, and professional golf tournament preparation. Interns develop skills in both tournament and daily playing conditions. Short- and long-term programs are tailored to the intern’s skill set, education, and school requirements. Interns also have the opportunity to work at a professional golf tournament and build relationships with agronomy professionals. Interns are introduced to personnel and financial management, equipment operation and maintenance, maintenance facility organization and upkeep, fertilizer and plant protectant application techniques, pesticide laws and regulations, member and guest communication, irrigation maintenance and management, environmental stewardship, career development, career planning, and networking. Learning opportunities may also include exposure to club management, golf operations, equipment management, irrigation management, landscape management, and PGA TOUR agronomy.

Requirements

Applicants of all experience and education levels will be considered.
Be career-minded and highly motivated.
Be a team player with a positive attitude.
Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate degree, or certificate program.
Have the minimum cumulative GPA required by their college or university.
Have appropriate authorization to work in the United States.
International students must be enrolled in a U.S. college or university and have all required visas and employment authorizations before the internship begins.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily golf course maintenance activities.
Learn and participate in agronomic activities, including plant protectant applications and fertilization.
Attend management meetings.
Gain exposure to financial management.
Have the opportunity to build crew schedules and conduct crew meetings.
Participate in professional development classes, including resume preparation and mock interviews.
Visit neighboring courses and a sister TPC.
Participate in PGA TOUR tournament volunteer opportunities.