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:
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:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisory Responsibilities
Education
Skills/Experience
Benefits for Interning with IMS Golf & Grounds
Work Hours
A full schedule requires 40+ hours per week, including one weekend day during event/golf season. Golf season ends October 27th. 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.
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.
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.