Internship Opportunities

Concord Country Club is currently seeking interns for the 2016 golf season.  We are looking for students currently enrolled in a turf program who are highly motivated and eager to learn the ins and outs of the golf course industry.  To submit a resume or request more information please contact gcs@concordcc.org

Concord Country Club is a private club founded in 1895, featuring a Donald Ross designed 18-hole golf course, 8 tennis courts, pool facilities and a clubhouse for members and guests.  Also recently completed in 2012, CCC has a state of the art Grounds and Environmental Management Centers.  For over 100 years the golf course has continued to challenge all levels of players.  At over 6,600 yards this par 70 utilizes hilly terrain, tree-lined holes and undulating greens with false fronts.

Since its inception Concord Country Club has been a constant ally of golf in New England.  Match play events have been held between local country clubs since the early 1900’s.  The Massachusetts Golf Association has also partnered with CCC to host such events as MGA qualifiers and championships.  Each season brings a busy schedule of tournament play, corporate events, and good old fashioned tee times.

Participants of the internship program at Concord Country Club will get hands on experience in maintaining a championship quality golf course while furthering their education in turf management.

Objectives of the internship program -
     -  Assistance in meeting requirements of internship report.
     -  Develop vital professional skills such as:  communication, team management, operational skills, and
        time management.
     -  Learn/improve operational skills of maintenance equipment.
     -  Participate in course projects such as:  irrigation, drainage, aerification, and renovations.
     -  Opportunity to lead small team projects.
     -  Learn proper application and calibration of pesticides and fertilizers.
     -  Become proficient in syringing greens surfaces.
     -  Better understand Integrated Pest Management and its benefits.
     -  Perform course setup for daily play and tournaments.

Requirements of interns -
     -  Currently enrolled in a turf management program.
     -  Eagerness to continue education in turf management by working alongside management staff.
     -  Highly self motivated and hard working.
     -  Prepared to work 50 - 60 hours over 6 or 7 days a week.

Benefits of internship -
     -  Opportunity to prepare a top quality classic New England golf course.
     -  Work in a first class, newly completed Golf Management Center.
     -  Newly constructed on-site intern housing available.  (view here)
     -  Competitive pay with plenty of overtime.
     -  Lunch provided on days worked.
     -  Golfing privileges.
     -  Work uniforms provided.

For more information please contact gcs@concordcc.org

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