Golf Intern (Temporary)

Department: Golf - Pebble Beach Golf Links
Location: Pebble Beach, CA

Company Background:

For over a century, friends and family, celebrities and athletes, world travelers and locals alike, have flocked to Pebble Beach Resorts. This stunning slice of California’s Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place that we are proud to share. Pebble Beach Company, located in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility and Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. It annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.

Job Summary: To learn and develop the skills needed to become a complete golf professional, interns will work scheduled shifts in various parts of the operation. These areas include Pro Shop check-in, on course marshalling, 18th green attendant, customer service attendant, and tee captain. The intern is expected to learn and develop exceptional service skills and participate in all aspects of the facility. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded experience. The typical internship includes working at Pebble Beach Golf Links along with another one of the golf courses owned and operated by Pebble Beach Resorts. Mentors and training is provided daily by the professional team at each course ensuring successful growth for interns

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Strong working knowledge of the game and rules of golf
  • Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
  • Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
  • Experience with point of sale systems and cash handling practices
  • Able to lift up 50 pounds
  • Directly involved with the daily golf operations with concentration on the following job duties: Guest check-in, starter and tee captain duties, outside customer service tasks
  • Comply with all PBC safety policies and procedures
  • Ensure guest satisfaction while promoting the game of golf and Pebble Beach
  • Maintain a credible golf game
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Collection of all golf fees

Other possible duties include:

  • Support and assist in the pace of play objectives of PBGL
  • Assist in the coordination of golf activities with other departments
  • Remain current with teaching trends and other golf technology that may add value to the operation
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Assist in the sales and inventory control of all retail items as requested
  • Attend PBC and industry trainings

Required Skills:

  • Friendly and willing to work hard
  • Team Player
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work independently
  • Service and customer focused attitude
  • Task oriented
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
  • Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the local community as a representative of PBC

Desired Skills:

  • Golf background preferred

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

  • Housing provided at minimal cost to intern.
  • Competitive Pay: $16.00/hour.
  • Enjoy world-class health and wellness benefits. For Full Time employees, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available. In addition, our Health & Wellness Center provides employees with unlimited access to a physician and medical team to tend to you and your family’s health needs free of cost.
  • Prepare for your future. You will be eligible to participate in our 401(K) retirement program. Pebble Beach Company will match $.75 for every $1 you contribute to your 401(k), up to 6% of eligible compensation. In addition, the company will contribute an amount to your 401K each quarter based on your hours worked, along with a discretionary contribution at the end of each fiscal year.
  • We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
  • Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
  • Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
  • Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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