Muirfield Village Golf Club

Dedham Country and Polo Club 124 Country Club Road Dedham, MA 02029 Turfgrass Internship Positions Available

History: The Dedham Country and Polo Club came into existence in 1910 because of a merger between the Norfolk Country Club and the Dedham Polo Club. Famed golf course designer, Donald Ross designed nine holes in 1912, but the 5th green appears to be the only surviving green of his design. In 1920, the club reorganized and purchased more land and in 1923, the renowned architect Seth Raynor was hired to design 10 new holes on this land. He also revised the original 9 holes into a new layout of 8 holes. May of 1925, the course was ready for play and the Dedham Country and Polo Club had a challenging 18 holes of golf. The Club has hosted one National Championship. The USGA Girls Junior Championship was held in August of 1975. The Club has also hosted numerous other state championships since that time. Today, Dedham is a very family oriented, respectful, ‘amenities-diverse’ operation in a highly desirable part of the Boston suburbs. Its proximity to one of the most unique and desirable cities in the U.S. (12 miles from downtown Boston), its schools and universities, its history and recreational opportunities, its iconic sports teams and so much more…...all while retaining a more rural ‘feel’ to the club location is unique. The overall environment is highly attractive for an employee looking to be part of a team where both members and staff feel part of a larger “family” environment.

Club Facts/ Features:  The Club’s key amenity is its historic Seth Raynor designed course, as well as its excellent practice facilities.  70 acres of maintained turf including Bent and Poa annua  Racquet sports including: 8 Clay Tennis courts: (4 outdoor & 4 indoor) and 3 Paddle tennis courts  Ice skating, hockey & trapshooting  New irrigation system planned for 2017 along with numerous other projects

Job Description: Dedham Country and Polo Club is seeking qualified, highly motivated, team oriented individuals for our Turfgrass Internship positions. Turfgrass Interns will participate in a diverse range of activities involved in daily golf course maintenance and numerous course improvement projects. Interns will work closely with and report to the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents.

Duties include but are not limited to:  Overall maintenance and operations of the golf course to provide the membership and their guests with an outstanding golf experience on a daily basis  Maintenance of all golf course areas including: setup, mowing, hand-watering, small crew management etc…  Calibration, application and record keeping of fertilizers and pesticides  Involvement in Master Plan renovation projects  Irrigation installation and repair  Opportunities to work with both Head Equipment Technician and Head Horticulturist  Involvement with daily + yearly data collection and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:  Enrolled or planning to enroll in a 2 or 4 year Turfgrass science program  Self-motivated with a positive, team oriented attitude  Ability to work well with others, including but not limited to Spanish-speaking staff members  Dedication and commitment to succeed within the Turfgrass industry

Salary: $13/hr + Overtime Available: Flexible and dependent on Intern’s schedule

Benefits: Uniforms Meals (lunch provided) Networking within the Turf Industry On-site housing Golfing privileges Volunteering opportunities for PGA tournaments Pro Shop discount Golf course construction Opportunity for Full-time employment upon graduation

Send Resume to: Matt Powell Green and Grounds Superintendent [email protected]