POSITION TITLE:  Golf & Grounds Internship

DEPARTMENT:  Golf & Grounds

REPORTS TO:  Grounds Managers

POSITION LOCATION:  Indianapolis

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt, Seasonal

WORKER CATEGORY:  Intern

DURATION:  Fall 2024 – Spring 2025. Flexible start and end dates along with scheduled times to accommodate school schedules. 

COMPANY SUMMARY:                 

Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of world-class sports and entertainment. The organization consists of three prominent entities:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
• IMS Productions is a multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Be a part of the team that maintains the most unique turf and landscape in sports. The Golf and Grounds Department of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is responsible for maintaining the turf and landscape of the historic motor speedway, including the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course. Brickyard Crossing, designed by architect Pete Dye, features 4 holes inside the motor speedway and has the unique distinction of having hosted PGA, Senior PGA, and LPGA Tour events. Under the Ground Managers supervision, Interns will learn and participate in the overall planning and maintenance of both IMS grounds and golf course maintenance. Perspective interns should have the goal of working as a Golf Course Superintendent or in the Sports Business or Management industry. This is a hands-on learning experience intended to help the candidate grow professionally. This is a flexible internship; beginning and ending dates can be adjusted. Accommodations can be made for those looking for part time work throughout the school year along with daily work schedules to accommodate school schedules or other situations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Be a part of the unique preparations, event execution, and cleanup for multiple events including the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 200 and other racing events from the facilities and grounds management perspective.
• Under the guidance of the Golf & Grounds leadership team, participate in the planning, execution, and follow up of all agronomic practices performed on the IMS campus.
• Assist in all aspects of maintaining a championship level golf course.
• Experience the continuation of a campus wide and golf course modernization projects.
• Assists Grounds Managers in scheduling, conducting tasks, and follow up of projects.
• Assists in community outreach project maintaining properties of active-duty military families.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to the company and the Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Experience ‘off-season’ tasks such as capital improvement projects such as but not limited to golf course bridge reconstruction, bunker and greens complex redesigns, creekbank restoration, tree removal and trimming, and landscape installations.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• Currently pursuing a degree in Golf Course Management, Turfgrass Management, Sports Management, or related fields

Skills/Experience

• Candidate must possess positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, eagerness to learn and organizational skills. 
• High integrity, strong people skills, and effective communication skills.
• Innovative thinker and self-starter with perseverance to work on a team to succeed.
• Requires valid driver's license.

Benefits for Interning with IMS Golf & Grounds

• Experience the unique, behind the scenes history of the 100+ year Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
• Gain experience in preparing for, hosting, and wrap up of major racing and golf events including the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, and countless other racing and community events.   
• Uniform polos provided + golfing privileges.
• Flexible Scheduling.

Work Hours

• A full schedule requires 40+ hours per week, including one weekend day during event/golf season. Golf season ends October 27^th. Voluntary overtime is available with many individuals working up to 60 hours per week during event season. Start time is 6:00am during the golf season and 7:00am during golf off season but may vary during events. Part time schedules are available for those unable to work a full workload with accommodations being made for students enrolled in classes and other special circumstances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk and listen
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The position involves walking or standing for long periods of time throughout the day
• Position requires lifting, up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee will frequently work outdoors, which requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat, cold, rain and other adverse weather conditions.
• Employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to professional racing events and mowing equipment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Penske Entertainment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or events.

Experience

Preferred

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