Castle Pines Golf Club - Golf Course Maintenance Internship

Golf Course Maintenance Internship

About Castle Pines Golf Club

Located just 30 minutes from Denver, Castle Pines Golf Club is currently ranked #46 in Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.”

From its origination in 1981, Jack Vickers envisioned Castle Pines Golf Club setting the standard of excellence in all phases of its operation. From the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course to the dining experience, on-site cottages, the classic Clubhouse atmosphere and beyond, accommodating hospitality and world-class quality remain a signature of Castle Pines Golf Club today.

Become an Intern at Castle Pines

The Internship Program at Castle Pines is designed to further develop and expand upon the skills and knowledge of aspiring grounds and maintenance professionals. This will also serve as an opportunity for the student to network and build relationships with other top clubs and peers around the country.

Castle Pines Golf Club is committed to operating one of the best internship programs in the country. It remains our vision to not only develop young Professionals but advance them to opportunities where they can implement their learned educational value at other institutions.

Internship Experience

• Participate in all daily maintenance activities

• Learn and participate in all agronomic activities including ride spraying, spray hawking, fertilizing, and in-season cultural programs

• Attend and participate in daily management meetings

• Opportunity to schedule and run the crew for a week

• Participate in Intern Learning Program with a variety of topics and guest speakers. Some topics and speakers include:

– USGA Agronomist

– Irrigation Design Consultant

– Water Quality Expert

– Plant Growth Regulators

– PGA Tour Agronomist Q&A

– Professional Development classes

– Spend a day with golf operations.

– Resume Class

– Mock Interview

• Emphasis on work/life balance

• Visit neighboring courses

• Opportunity to interface with other departments, Golf Operations, etc

• Tournament volunteer opportunities (PGA Tour, Korn Ferry, USGA, etc.)

Why Work at Castle Pines?

• Currently ranked 46th of 100 top clubs by Golf Digest

• 30 minutes from Denver

• 30 minutes from Red Rocks Amphitheater

• One hour from Colorado Springs

• Easy access to Rocky Mountains

• Questions and discussion about any industry topic encouraged

• Complimentary housing available

For more information, or if you are interested in interning at Castle Pines Golf Club, send your resume and cover letter to Scott Pavalko, Director of Golf Course & Grounds at spavalko@castlepinesgolfclub.club.

Requirements & Benefits

Requirements

• Applicants of all experience and education levels will be considered

• Looking for individuals who are motivated to succeed in the turf industry, your internship will be tailored to your skill and education level

• Good attitude and team player mentality

Compensation and Benefits:

• Housing

• Uniforms

• Lunch provided by club

• Golf privileges

• $20 per hour plus overtime

Team

Scott Pavalko – Director of Golf Course and Grounds

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-pavalko-310a8989/

Trevor Meints – Superintendent of Ground and Agronomics

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-meints-64a126ba/

John Calendine – Senior Assistant Superintendent

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Travis Friar – Junior Assistant Superintendent https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-friar-225aab1ab/

Kyle Epperson – Junior Assistant Superintendent https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-epperson-b71318202/

Assistants in Training

Conrad Hoover

Kip Evans

Billy Lacheta

Will Lawson

Carson Licht

For more information, or if you are interested in interning at Castle Pines Golf Club, send your resume and cover letter to Scott Pavalko, Director of Golf Course & Grounds at spavalko@castlepinesgolfclub.club.