Job Description
Job Location: The Los Angeles Country Club - Los Angeles, CA 90024
Position Type: Temporary
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.02 Hourly
Position Summary
As a vital role to the Golf Course Maintenance Team, a Golf Course Intern is responsible for the maintenance and care of the golf course and grounds working directly with the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds, Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents. This is a transitional position to provide guidance for an individual’s growth and promotion in the golf course industry.
QualificationsPosition Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
•Assist with course set up; cutting hole locations, setting tee markers, emptying trash cans, detail work
•Involved with the application of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or other chemical applications onthe golf course
•Participate in the application of fertilizer using various types of application equipment
•Assist in irrigation repair and maintenance
•Daily water requirements through hand watering and overhead irrigation to warm and cool season grasses
•Assist in routine maintenance work such as walk mowing, bunkers, trimming
•Show a strong interest in self-improvement by joining professional organizations as well as participating incontinuing education or training opportunities such as seminars, workshops and trade shows in order tomaintain knowledge of the profession
Qualification Standards
Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Have completed or in the process of higher education in turf management or related field
•Basic understanding of various chemicals, fertilizers, soil conditioners, etc.
•Ability to read and understand general business publications, professional publications
•Basic understanding technical reports and government regulations
•Ability to operate golf carts, mowers, and heavy equipment
•Possess a valid driver’s license
•Entry level computer skills
Education
• High school graduate in the process of obtaining a certificate or degree in turf management or related field
Physical Demands
• Physical demands are required for this position including: heavy lifting and manual labor
• While performing this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including sun exposure
and rain
• Hours are based off of a 40 hour work week but will exceed. This position requires overtime on holidays,
tournament days and during course closures
• Standing, walking, twisting, turning, bending, squatting, stooping and talking, sitting, repetitive movement,
writing, typing, telephone and filing
Grooming
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per club standards. Professional
business attire required.
Other
Due to the cyclical nature of the club, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the
business needs of the operation. Employees aim to satisfy the members’ needs and create an environment where
the members can create incredible life time memories for their friends and family, while cultivating a positive
work environment for our staff.
Compensation
Competitive within the industry and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
