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The main focus of the program will be the general welfare of the intern through the club’s provisions of a safe and educational work environment. Under the direct supervision of the director of agronomy and golf course superintendent, the intern will perform routine manual labor associated with golf course maintenance accompanied by turf management focused training. General labor will involve semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operating small hand powered equipment, and occasionally performs work involving larger equipment such as tractors, loaders, and gang mowers. As an intern, you may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.
Responsibilities and Areas of Training:
Operate a variety of mowing equipment within diverse locations
Turf management principles and turfgrass physiology
Irrigation systems management
Water management of Annual Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass
Course set up
Tournament preparation
Equipment maintenance
Pesticide and fertilizer applications
Daily course maintenance
Pest and disease identification
Environmental conditions and awareness
Golf course projects and renovations
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a 2 to 4 year degree/certificate program in turfgrass management or a related field, or strongly considering this profession
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Must possess a positive attitude, great work ethic, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a thorough attention to detail
Punctual and reliable
Physical strength, stamina, and agility
Minimum Experience: 0-1 year
Salary: $17.00/hr.
Internship Dates: Beginning of March until the end of September, 3 to 7 month duration internships are available.
Benefits: Discounted meals, golf privileges, and housing
Contact Person: Chip Garner
Email address: charles.garner@uselessbaygolf.com
Phone: (405) 308-7499
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a 2 to 4 year degree/certificate program in turfgrass management or a related field, or strongly considering this profession
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Must possess a positive attitude, great work ethic, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a thorough attention to detail
Useless Bay Golf and Country Club is an Audubon International certified golf course designed by William G. Teufel in 1967. Situated on the shores of Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest, Useless Bay is a premiere private club with a wealth of amenities. The club offers an 18 hole golf course with practice facilities. Other amenities include a full-service clubhouse with bar and restaurant, excercise room, pro shop, pickleball, tennis, bocci ball, and pool. Several capital projects and acquisitions are on the horizon for the club including a 5 year plan for new equipment and a new Rainbird irrigation system being installed Spring 2026.