Golf Course Maintenance - Greenskeeper Intern (Seasonal)

The Broadmoor•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Greenskeeper Intern assists with maintaining The Broadmoor Golf Club’s championship golf courses to high standards of playability, presentation, and turf health. Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and Grounds Management team, the intern gains hands-on experience in golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, irrigation practices, and agronomic principles while helping prepare courses for members and guests. The role supports daily operations and course improvement projects at a luxury resort and contributes to maintaining the reputation of The Broadmoor’s internationally acclaimed golf courses. This is a seasonal position paying $20.66 per hour. The schedule is flexible and may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays according to the events calendar. The role may involve transporting equipment across the Resort and requires a valid driver’s license; employees operating Broadmoor vehicles must be at least 18 years old. The position requires the ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds with assistance and appropriate safety practices. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools for documentation and email communication.
Motivated team player who collaborates effectively and drives results with positive energy.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds with assistance and proper safety practices.
Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by the events calendar.
Employees operating Broadmoor vehicles must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience maintaining golf courses or groundskeeping and knowledge of golf are highly preferred; equivalent combinations of relevant education and professional background will be considered.

Responsibilities

Mow fairways and roughs to designated heights and championship standards while protecting turf, landscaping, and course features.
Operate string trimmers, rotary mowers, and other turf maintenance equipment to maintain playing surfaces and landscaped areas.
Maintain bunkers by hand-raking or operating mechanical bunker rakes.
Assist with daily course setup, including changing hole locations, positioning tee markers, installing signage, and preparing courses for play.
Perform maintenance tasks safely and efficiently under supervisors’ direction and follow departmental procedures and industry best practices.
Participate in turfgrass cultural practices, including aerification, topdressing, and overseeding.
Keep assigned equipment clean, safe, and operational; perform routine inspections and report maintenance needs.
Hand-water and syringe greens, tees, and other turf areas as needed.
Prune, trim, and maintain trees, shrubs, ornamental plantings, and natural landscape areas.
Perform sod installation, seeding, and turf repair projects.
Support landscape enhancement, drainage improvement, needle bed maintenance, and other golf course improvement projects.
Remove debris and maintain course cleanliness using blowers, hand rakes, and other ground maintenance equipment.
Monitor course conditions for drought stress, excess moisture, drainage concerns, disease pressure, and other turf-related issues.
Recognize and report turfgrass pests, weeds, insects, and plant health concerns.
Learn turfgrass management, golf course operations, irrigation practices, and agronomic principles under Golf Course Maintenance leadership.
Help deliver world-class playing conditions and preserve the reputation of The Broadmoor’s championship golf courses.
Comply with The Broadmoor’s guidelines, operational procedures, safety policies, and institutional standards.
Maintain a willingness to learn about The Broadmoor’s history, estate grounds, wilderness properties, culinary offerings, and retail outlets.
Perform other duties as assigned.