Internship - Grounds Department 2026 Season
20 days ago
Rochester
Job Description Department: Grounds Reports To: Director of Agronomy and E/W Superintendent Position Location: Rochester, NY Status: Seasonal Duration: Spring 2026 - Flexible start and end dates to accommodate school schedules/calendar. The Club: Oak Hill Country Club is a 36-hole facility located in Rochester NY. Both championship courses are designed by storied architect Donald Ross. The East Course is consistently ranked as a top 25 course in the country and known as one of the greatest venues for championship golf. With the success of the 2023 PGA Championship, Oak Hill has been selected to host the 2027 U.S. Amateur on both courses. The Oak Hill team is looking to fill intern positions for the summer of 2026. Grounds Intern Position Summary: Oak Hill seeks students who want to take their career and passion for turf management to the next level. Interns who are willing to learn and dedicate their time to our program will gain the skills and knowledge of turf management at the highest level. We pride ourselves on teamwork, embracing our motto "Be the Best," delivering championship conditions daily for our membership. We are looking to grow our team and mentor young turf professionals who will one day become successful superintendents nationwide using the knowledge they've gained through our program. Our team places a strong emphasis on promoting from within our organization. All our current assistants were once student interns who returned after graduating and have climbed the ladder within our ranks. In the past 20 years, 11 Superintendents have been placed across the country and have climbed the ranks of the organization. They have all moved into their own superintendent roles. Specific Duties: Individuals selected will have ample opportunities to advance their education at Oak Hill. Students who possess a great work ethic, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as team players will gain substantial experience not limited to: • Under the guidance of the Golf & Grounds leadership team, participate in the planning, execution, and follow-up of all agronomic practices., • Assist in all aspects of maintaining championship-level golf courses., • Water management., • Experience-based knowledge of how we manage both USGA Bent grass greens and Poa/Bent push-up greens., • Calibration, chemical, and fertilizer application. (Spray Hawking, Boom Spraying)., • Irrigation Troubleshooting and repair., • Candidate must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and organizational skills., • High integrity, strong people skills, and effective communication skills., • Innovative thinker and self-starter with perseverance to work on a team to succeed., • Must have the ability to be present and active on the golf course for a minimum of 10 hrs per day., • Must be able to continuously stand, walk, and/or sit for a minimum of 8 hours., • Must be able to bend, kneel, push, and pull over the course of a shift., • Will be required to perform job functions outdoors and be exposed to sun, cold, heat, humidity, and other elements., • Must be able to work a flexible shift that includes early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and extended shifts., • Must be 18 years of age., • Must have a reliable form of transportation to and from work., • Must be able to operate golf course/grounds-related equipment., • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, both written and oral., • Off-site housing will be provided., • Opportunity for intern swap with other high-caliber clubs., • Uniforms provided., • Golf shop discount., • Golf privileges., • Overtime available., • Opportunity for advancement within the organization.