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Posted: 13-Nov-25
Location: Childress, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $18
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About Childress Hall:
At Childress Hall, we will select two interns who will have the unique opportunity to gain experience working with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, while also contributing to the development and maintenance of two premier courses. In addition to hands-on turf management, interns will receive valuable managerial experience, including assisting with crew management, and daily operations.
Childress Hall is an exclusive private club that will be featuring two 18-hole links-style golf 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.
An intern at Childress Hall will be a team-oriented individual with a passion for the turf industry, eager to grow both technical and leadership skills. Interns will be valuable assets to our team and will play an integral role in the continued 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 practices. 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.
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 golf courses
- Assist in the planning and implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives
- Report and oversight of contractors in the field
Benefits:
- Paid internship
- Housing provided
- Uniforms provided
- 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
2 positions are available, and extended internships are possible.
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