Golf Operations Intern

Position Summary

As a Golf Operations Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across several areas of Golf Operations while helping deliver a smooth, welcoming experience for our guests. You’ll work alongside experienced PGA Professionals to support daily operations, tournaments, retail, and practice facilities. Along the way, you’ll build your knowledge of golf operations through professional development and educational opportunities, with experience that can count toward PGA Golf Management (PGM) internship requirements.

This is a seasonal role running from mid-April through mid-October.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Welcome guests to Sand Valley with a warm, genuine approach, answer questions, and help them navigate their golf itinerary.
Support inside golf operations, including charging and tracking golf rounds, point-of-sale transactions, retail, and inventory processes.
Support guests before and after play by tagging and transporting golf bags, cleaning clubs, and assisting with vehicle loading or storage.
Ensure the bag storage room is kept clean, organized, and ready for daily operations.
Support daily practice range operations, including transporting and washing range balls, operating the ball picker, and filling range containers.
Maintain a clean, guest-ready practice area by caring for the tee area, repositioning bag stands or barriers, refilling club cleaner, and removing trash.
Refill water stations on the golf course.
Assist with the preparation and execution of tournaments and outings.
Support other areas of Golf Operations as needed.

Qualifications

An interest in pursuing a career in golf or hospitality is preferred.
A positive attitude and a genuine, caring approach to hospitality.
Curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn.
A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
The ability to listen, ask questions, follow direction, and follow through on responsibilities.
A collaborative approach and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
The ability to stay organized and steady in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, push, pull, and lift for extended periods throughout the day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds regularly.

Working Conditions

This role includes work throughout the resort in both indoor and outdoor settings. Weather, pace, and operational needs may vary throughout the day and season.

Perks

Complimentary housing may be available, with priority given to interns who can commit to six months and live 50+ miles from Sand Valley.
Golf Privileges
Retail & Restaurant Discounts
Employee Meal Program
Uniform Benefit Provided
Employee Assistance Program