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Turf Intern

Inglewood Golf & Curling Club

Published On: 2024-12-12

Summary

Employment Type: Seasonal
Compensation Type: Hourly
Ideal Start Date: 2025-04-01

Apply To

Maleah Blair
403-390-8427
m.blair@inglewoodgolfclub.ca

The Inglewood Golf & Curling Club is a non-profit, semi-private, year-round facility located minutes from downtown Calgary. The golf course was established in 1932, with the addition of the curling rink in the 1960’s and has been a staple in the Calgary golf community for over 90 years and the curling community for 60 years. Inglewood is a forward-thinking club, that over the last several years has made significant commitments to ensuring success well into the future. In 2017 we completed a full course irrigation renovation and have recently committed to a long-term Course/Club Enhancement Plan.

Description of Role

The Inglewood Golf & Curling Club is currently seeking a turf student pursuing their Turf Management Diploma/Degree to join our team as an Intern for the 2025 season.  We’re looking for someone who is a detail orientated, enthusiastic person, with a passion for the game of golf, and understands the importance of a team first mentality. The successful candidate will have the desire to learn and grow within the industry and aspires to be a Golf Course Superintendent in the future. Our management team understands the importance of balancing practical experience and academic development and will strive to help an Intern meet their work experience goals while preparing them for an Assistant Superintendent role after graduation.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist in the implementation of all aspects of golf course maintenance, while adhering to our club’s maintenance and safety standard policies.
  • Lead small teams working on a variety of tasks.
  • Perform daily maintenance practices and operating equipment.
  • Execute fertilizer and pesticide applications.
  • Keep up-to-date and accurate pesticide/fertilizer records.
  • Help monitor course conditions.
  • Irrigation system start up, use and repairs.
  • Report daily to Superintendent and/or other members of the Leadership Team observations and ideas for the golf course.
  • Assist in daily irrigation scheduling, supplemental watering and repairs while learning how to manage course moistures.
  • Set goals for the season.
  • Complete all schooling requirements as outlined by your educational institution.
  • Play some golf.

Desired Experience

  • Golf Course Maintenance Experience (Preferably 2+ years, but not required)
  • Currently enrolled in a Turf Management Diploma/Degree program from a recognised institution.
  • Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Experience as a Foreman or leading small teams considered an asset.

Compensation and Perks

  • Full time/Seasonal (start and end dates to be negotiated).
  • $20 – $23/hour, depending on experience.
  • AGSA dues
  • Registration and accommodations to the 2025 AGS Property Managers Conference.
  • Staff uniform
  • Staff discounts on meals and pro shop merchandise.
  • Golf and practice facility privileges.

Additional Details

Please send your cover letter and resume to Maleah Blair, Superintendent at m.blair@inglewoodgolfclub.ca. If you have any additional questions about the position, please reach out. Inglewood Golf & Curling Club thank all who are interested in the position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.