Golf and Greenskeeping Intern

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our team at the Oasis at Death Valley!
The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

This internship allows interns to gain hands-on experience within the golf course management world while participating in online and in person classes to learn about other hospitality career paths

To be eligible for this internship, you must:

• Relocate to Death Valley National Park in California for the duration of the program
• Be pursuing or have a degree in Hospitality, Turf Management, Golf Management, or a related field

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time Internship
Season Dates: May 13th, 2025 - August 8th, 2025 or May 20th, 2025 - August 15th, 2025
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays). During high business volume this position may require overtime. Current Schedule is - Summer: 4:30 am - 1:00 pm, Spring: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm and Winter: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Job Summary:
Golf & Greens Interns will work with the Superintendent to provide daily maintenance and support to all gardens, lawns, and the golf course at The Oasis at Death Valley. Projects may include caring for and cultivating foliage, ensuring property pathways, stairs, and outdoor seating areas are prepared for guests, managing irrigation systems, and more. Interns will also participate in intern training courses (both online and in-person) and intern group activities.

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?
Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site)
• Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Operates lawn mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, and tees and around trees. Edges cart paths, rakes, and maintains sand bunkers.
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tees and drop area divots.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the golf course mechanic.
• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance area.
• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers, and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of golf course. May use the following machines: tractor, spreader, verti-cutter, aerifier, top-dresser, and trencher.
• Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Learn about operations at a high volume resort property
• Complete all online courses according to the set schedule. 
• Attend all in person courses
• Network with managers and directors in your department
• Identify some of the challenges and solutions for operating a sustainable hospitality enterprise within a National Park.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver's License (learner's permit not accepted)
• Knowledge of lawn care and maintenance machinery.
• Experience with all walking mowers and tractors.
• Must have or be pursuing degree in Hospitality, Turf Management, Golf Management or another related field. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
• Must be able to withstand working in extreme summer temperatures.
• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours per day
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and grasp.
• Must be able to talk or hear, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.