National Links Trust's Jack Vardaman Workforce Development Program - Golf Operations Intern

BallenIsles Country Club • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Jack Vardaman Workforce Development Program at National Links Trust is designed for youth and young adults aged 16-24 interested in developing a career in various fields including Business, Golf Course Management & Tournament Operations, Media & Communications, Retail & Merchandising, Food & Beverage/Hospitality, and Golf Course Maintenance/Agronomy. The program offers valuable work experience and essential skills for success in any career path. This specific internship focuses on Golf Operations, aiming to enhance communication and interpersonal skills. Interns will be responsible for managing practice areas, cart barns, and on-course amenities, while providing services to players and guests. The position is paid and offers educational learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to anticipate and skilled in multi-tasking at a high level.
• Effective communication skills.
• High attention for detail and great organizational skills.
• Appearance resembling a successful golf professional (clean and properly groomed appearance).
• Available to work weekends and holidays.
• Requires communicating effectively with players, guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Work tasks are performed mainly outdoors and involve physical strength and endurance.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling, intervals of walking, standing, and sitting during the day.
• Must have the ability to walk rolling terrain.
• Must be able to lift and transport up to 25 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May also experience exposure to the following: carbon monoxide fumes from cars, equipment, various insects and native/domestic animals, potentially damaging noise levels, and a variety of dirt, mud, dust, pollen, and approved pesticides and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to drive golf carts and use maintenance related equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary vehicles and equipment.
• Currently Attend High School, for applicant ages 15-18.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, for applicants ages 18-24.
• No experience required (on job training provided).

Responsibilities

• Set the driving range practice tees, putting green, and short game area with all necessary items.
• Perform daily maintenance for the practice area and driving range tees (i.e., cleaning up broken tees, trash and keeping both areas and storage places clean and organized).
• Clean, stock and take out trash of cart barn, ball washroom, driving range, and golf carts on a daily basis.
• Stage golf carts in cart staging area.
• Manage and maintain Golf Services equipment including fleet of golf carts, the range picker, driving range equipment, and leaf blowers. Stock, clean, care for batteries, and store equipment as designated.
• Pick up the driving range on a daily basis along with cleaning range balls, maintaining inventory and quality of usable stock.
• Assist with tournament operations as directed, as needed.
• Assist with the set-up for junior camps, clinics, and guest groups, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Staff Uniforms including HG and NLT golf shirts and hats.
• Playing and practice privileges at the three DC courses.
• Discounted Meals at the three DC courses.
• Discounted Golf Merchandise & Equipment.
• Free Golf Lessons.
• School credit (if applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED