Internship/Assistant in Training: The Rim Golf Club

Internship/Assistant in Training: The Rim Golf Club Golf Course Superintendent Justin C. Ruiz, CGCS Description: The Rim Golf Club is surrounded by the largest stand of ponderosa pines in America. Each hole has a view of either the surrounding Granite Dells Mountains or the Mogollon Rim. The Rim was Weiskopf and Morrish's finally collaboration. Greens are Providence Bentgrass. Fairways, Approaches, Tees and Rough are all Kentucky Bluegrass/Perennial Ryegrass. The course yields many elevation changes through each hole with relatively subtle greens. Qualifications: Some golf course experience is preferred but not required. Going to school to become a golf course superintendent is a must. Must be able to work long hours. Must have the drive and passion to move forward in your career (advancement may be available). You can look us up at: www.therimgolfclub.com www.therimgolfclub.blogspot.com www.twitter.com/justinruizcgcs www.cactusandpine.org www.turfhugger.com www.linkedin.com/in/justincruiz

A little about our internship opportunity: I am looking for individuals that want to learn the importance of Integrated Plant Management. Our insect and disease pressure is above average during the months of July and August. Learning to scout and properly identify insects and disease is a definite at our location. Calibration of any product applied to the golf course will be the assistant in training’s responsibility. I am open with budgeting and the decision making process. I will allow the intern to manage the crew for one week during the program to get the full experience of scheduling, and managing. You will learn that respect is earned not forced and when you are finished with this program you will be ready for an assistant position in the industry. I do not try to bog our assistant in training down with general maintenance although learning how each piece of equipment is operated will be done. You will be expected to manage projects with my direction and follow through with quality control. Expectations are high at our club and this is not a position for a person that is on the fence about becoming a superintendent but rather a person that wants to strive to become better than the rest. I am a passionate superintendent and would like to see the same in our applicants.