The Agronomy Intern is a seasonal or temporary position designed for students or recent graduates enrolled in or completing a Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related program. This role provides foundational exposure to golf course maintenance operations and prepares individuals for advancement into a full-time Assistant-in-Training (AIT) position. The Agronomy Intern reports to the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and works closely with the 2nd Assistant Superintendent, participating in day-to-day golf course maintenance activities while gaining insight into the professional standards of high-quality turf management.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related field of study.
- Strong interest in a long-term career in golf course maintenance or turf management.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced supervisors.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional in conduct.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Complies with all safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Learns safe equipment operation and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Immediately reports any accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions.
- Participates in safety briefings and hazard awareness sessions.
- Assists with daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
- Performs routine tasks such as mowing, trimming, raking, and course setup.
- Supports irrigation inspections and basic repair work.
- Learns and participates in fertilizer and pesticide applications under direct supervision.
- Observes turf conditions and reports any issues to supervisors.
- Operates turf equipment safely and responsibly with proper training.
- Participates in special projects such as aeration, topdressing, drainage installation, or renovation efforts.
- Completes assigned learning goals and participates in feedback sessions with the Assistant Superintendent.
- Build familiarity with golf course maintenance routines and expectations.
- Understand the principles of turfgrass health, soil management, and plant protection.
- Gain exposure to course equipment, tools, and irrigation technologies.
- Learn the basics of chemical handling, safety procedures, and environmental best practices.
- Develop professional communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Receive mentorship and evaluation to determine readiness for promotion to the Assistant-in-Training role.
- Supports setup and teardown of golf course events or tournaments.
- Assists with landscape maintenance around the clubhouse or shared facilities.
- Participates in department meetings, project planning, and team initiatives.
- Completes internship reports or assignments required by college/university programs.
- Walking, driving, lifting 50 lbs., and performing repetitive motion.
- Outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, walking for extended periods.
- Exposure to lawn equipment, hand tools, and motorized carts.
- Exposure to noise, dust, grease, uneven terrain, and moving equipment.
Outdoors in heat and humidity, with exposure to lawn maintenance equipment, chemicals, and computers for recordkeeping and scheduling.
SCHEDULINGGolf maintenance operates 7 days/week. Early mornings and weekend work is required as part of a rotating crew schedule.
THE DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ALL-INCLUSIVE AND EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO PERFORM ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED AND DIRECTED BY MANAGEMENT. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND DUTIES MAY BE MODIFIED WHENEVER DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY MANAGEMENT.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related program
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced supervisors
- Reliable, punctual, and professional conduct
- Comply with all safety protocols and standard operating procedures; participate in safety briefings and hazard awareness
- Train and operate turf equipment safely; proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to perform physical tasks: lift 50 lbs., walk, stand, bend, kneel for extended periods; work outdoors in all weather
- Willingness to assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications under direct supervision and learn safe chemical handling
- Complete assigned learning goals and internship reports required by educational programs
What We Do
Century Golf Partners is comprised of the most experienced golf and club management teams in the world. Founded in 2005, Century is an investment and management company created for the purpose of acquiring and managing private clubs, resorts and public golf courses. The senior management team has worked together for over 30 years and includes industry veterans from ClubCorp, American Golf and other successful clubs. The Century team has managed these companies and operated over 500 golf courses, which combined represent more than $6 billion in golf, hospitality and real estate assets. Given our years of management experience, we consider ourselves comprehensive business professionals. At the core, we are solutionists! Driven by our mission to be a good partner, we are forthright and pragmatic regarding the economic challenges facing the golf and club business today. We blend the art and science of hospitality with proven business fundamentals to create unique and effective solutions for the clubs, courses and resorts we serve. Century Golf employs thousands of highly dedicated people who are committed to superior management and service of golf operations including: member acquisition and retention, revenue generation, event programming, yield management, expense control, agronomy, private events and tournament sales, clubhouse operations, capital improvements, accounting and technology systems. Our team pioneered industry-leading revenue-generation, yield management programs and is an acknowledged industry expert in private club membership programs and golf revenue concepts. At a time when many focus solely on cost containment, Century Golf is successfully driving revenue growth through aggressive capacity utilization, creative programming and exceptional execution. As a principal, Century Golf stands accountable for its actions and its performance. This philosophy sets us apart and makes us a sought after business partner in the private club and golf industry.
