PJ Boatwright Intern - Golf Course Maintenance

Originally built in 1986 and renovated in 2014, Poppy Hills Golf Course was the first course in the United States to be owned and operated by an amateur golf association, currently serving as the headquarters and tournament home of the NCGA. Bringing together breathtaking design, the NCGA’s high standard of course conditioning and hospitality and golf’s greatest landscape, Poppy Hills welcomes you to put the busy world behind you and surround yourself in nature. Each uniquely crafted hole is chiseled through the towering Monterey Pines of the Del Monte Forest, offering sneak peaks of the beautiful and iconic Monterey Bay and a chance to watch playful young deer among the freshly sprung California Poppy.

Position: PJ Boatwright Intern - Golf Course Maintenance
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Superintendent

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Golf Course Maintenance Intern will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of golf course and grounds maintenance while working closely with the Superintendent and maintenance team. This internship is designed for individuals pursuing a career in turfgrass management, agronomy, or golf course operations and provides practical exposure to modern maintenance practices, equipment, and environmental stewardship. This position will be exposed to all aspects of golf course maintenance, ranging from agronomy to golf course setup. This position will receive daily guidance and is expected to work collectively with other members of the Poppy Hills maintenance team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and participate in daily maintenance activities - mowing greens/tees/aprons, raking bunkers, and daily golf course set-up (setting tee markers, cutting cups, etc.)
• Learn and participate in all agronomic activities including monitoring grass conditions, spraying, fertilizing, and water management programs.
• Helps return all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas, wash pads or related cleaning areas.
• Opportunity to participate in management meetings. Work with other golf course management staff to understand how all units operate the golf course cohesively.
• Operates all equipment related to the golf course in a safe and effective manner.
• Support and always promote safe work habits and a safe working environment.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned, including professional development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED; currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year degree program or certificate program in turf management or a related field.
• Willingness to learn and expand your current skill set.
• Familiarity with golf terminology.
• Regular exposure to moving machinery, tools, chemicals, and irrigation systems.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as required.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of golf course maintenance experience.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Position will be required to work 5 days per week, final schedule will be agreed upon with the supervisor based upon business day and hours of Monday through Sunday, 5am to 1:30pm.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a short-term (9 month), full-time, Non-Exempt position, with a starting salary of $20.00 per hour. Some clothing will be provided, including required protective equipment for work specific assignments, with the employee expected to source and maintain a high-standard of attire at all times. Benefit package includes sick leave, holidays, meals, and golf benefits also included.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please complete the application and attach a copy of your resume and a cover letter with your application. You can apply for the position here or click "Apply Now.")

$20 per hour