The program is designed to train qualified individuals in the basic skills needed to become and effective assistant Superintendent and eventually a first-class head Superintendent.
Each intern, during the two-year program, will be required to complete a variety of tasks from ten areas of instruction or blocks. The amount of time an intern spends in each block of instruction depends on previous experience and the needs of the local Superintendent.
The ten blocks of instruction are:
- Course Introduction/Section Responsibilities
- Equipment Operator
- Turf Management
- Irrigation Systems Management
- Maintenance of Equipment
- Managerial Skills
- Course Projects
- Environment Awareness Project
- Daily Course Maintenance
- Tournament Preparation
After each block of instruction is completed, an evaluation form must be filled out and submitted to the Director of Turfgrass Services. The intern will have three evaluations a year with the host Superintendent and the Director of Turfgrass Services.
The intern will also attend the National GCSAA conference during their tenure. This professional meeting as well as other educational opportunities will be provided at no cost to the intern.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Must have at least two years of college (or be enrolled in or working toward a degree) coursework that includes courses in agronomy, horticulture or turf management.
Work Experience
Have one year of golf course experience or similar type of outside work history (i.e. landscaping, irrigation installation, etc).
Golf Awareness
Should be able to play and understand the game of golf
Compensation
Approximately $30,000 a year plus benefits
The intern may need to relocate to an assigned golf course within the boundaries of the Northern California Golf Association (Visalia to Oregon).
Interested persons should contact the Director of Turfgrass Services at the Northern California Golf Association for more information:
3200 Lopez Rd.
P.O. Box NCGA
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-625-4653