Turf Management Intern

Description

WHO ARE WE? 

Whitetail Club is the premier private community in the Pacific Northwest. The allure of this hidden gem in McCall, Idaho stems from the natural luxuries of the area, which are at once action-packed and serene. Seasons here present their own prospects for adventure and relaxation— from thrilling ski runs lauded by National Geographic to ancient hot springs, our Exclusive Members experience luxury on the edge of the wild.

WHITETAIL CLUB TURF MANAGEMENT INTERN

• Gain a general understanding of Whitetail Club’s golf environment and standard Turf Operating procedures.
• Hold responsibility for supporting the day-to-day Turf operation, course performance, golf management, member/guest and staff experience.
• Play a key role in assisting in the daily Turf operation including course playability for tee time management, member/guest relations, practice facility management and events.  
• Maintain an attractive golf course and work to achieve superior playability.
• Actively support and promote club events and participate in golf activities.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Rotations through a variety of departments. Interns will gain exposure to Golf Course Management in a mountain environment
• Turf preparation in preparation for events as well as other member functions, ensuring all meet the Shore Lodge Whitetail Club, AAA, 3/4 Star/Diamond standards
• Tour of shop, grounds and golf course. 
• Additional instruction on Whitetail Club Standards and how they affect the member/client relationship and general company processes and procedures. 
• Golf Cart Safety Training. 
• Conduct on-going weather and temperature evaluations for black sand application if needed for Greens preparation. 
• Evaluation of greens winterization issues and areas for concern, adapting processes, procedures, applications and timing as necessary.  
• Continued force melting (black sand application) of greens, spring cleanup in preparation for opening, getting a head start with seeding. 
• Instruction on daily course set up (changing the pin locations), ability to read the greens, gain familiarity with the entire golf course, areas for concern and evaluation. 
• Conduct moisture readings, make determinations / recommendations on hand watering vs. course watering
• Evaluate ideal playing conditions and the procedures needed. 
• Fertilizer application instruction. 
• Evaluation of walk mowers, Tri-plex Mowers, Verticutter and other machinery and tools as needed
• End of season procedures including, but not limited to aeration, weather forecast evaluation, sprinkler head adjustments and coverage evaluation. 

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:       

• 2+ years of relevant 3/4 Star/Diamond service experience in hospitality industry preferred  
• High School Diploma or equivalent Education
• Knowledge and ease of use with Microsoft applications, Outlook and Internet navigation
• Ability to multi-task; while maintaining a high degree of organization and remaining detail oriented
• Superior customer service skills and the ability to develop strong relationships
• Organizational and time management skills a desire to exceed expectations
• A positive attitude and the ability to embrace Whitetail Club’s mission to create lasting memories for our members and their guests 
• A mindset for professional growth and commitment
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record