Des Plaines / Skokie, Illinois
Georgia
Davis, California
Posted: 24-Sep-24
Location: Childress, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $16
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
About Childress Hall:
Childress Hall is an exclusive private club that will be featuring two 36-hole links-style golf courses, including two accompanying 9-hole Par 3 courses. Located just outside the town of Childress, Texas, this prestigious club sits in the beautiful landscape between the Prairie Dog Town Fork of The Red River and scenic sand dunes, offering a golfing experience reminiscent of Scotland. With world-renowned course designers Tom Doak and Gil Hanse leading the design, Childress Hall is set to be a destination for discerning golfers. The Doak course construction has commenced and is nearing completion, with the Hanse course beginning in November 2024.
At Childress Hall, interns will have the unique opportunity to work with the latest in equipment assets and technology, as well as contributing to the development and maintenance of two premier courses. An intern at Childress Hall will be an individual who is a team player with a passion for the turf industry and a valuable asset to the development of a team and will play an integral part in continuing development of the golf course maintenance department.
Position Overview:
Childress Hall is offering a hands-on Turfgrass Internship for enthusiastic and motivated individuals eager to gain invaluable experience in golf course management and construction. Interns will work closely with the Superintendent and turf management team in the maintenance and construction of the Tom Doak and Gil Hanse designed layouts.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both cool-season and warm-season turf management in a semi-arid environment. You will assist in the management of premium turf varieties, irrigation systems, chemical applications, and cutting-edge maintenance practices for links-style golf courses. This role will also provide exposure to the construction and grow-in phases of the new courses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily maintenance operations, including mowing, fertilizing, and irrigation
- Learn and perform pesticide applications, calibration of equipment, and record-keeping
- Participate in the grow-in process for new turf areas on the courses
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment and technologies
- Collaborate with the team to ensure course playability and presentation meet high standards
- Assist in monitoring plant health, soil conditions, and moisture management
- Participate in various course improvement projects
- Lead projects and/or assignments on the construction of the golf course
- Assist in the planning and implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives
- Report on and oversee contractors in the field during construction phases
Benefits:
- Paid internship
- Housing provided
- Uniforms provided
- Hands-on experience with high-profile course construction and management
- Golfing privileges
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related program
- Strong interest in golf course management and turfgrass science
- Excellent work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team
- Previous experience in golf course maintenance is a plus but not required
Multiple positions are available, and extended internships are possible.