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Job Title: Assistant Groundskeeper Intern – Football Training Camp
Location: Oxnard, California
Duration: Mid-July to End of August (to be confirmed)
Schedule: Weekdays & Weekends | Two 4-hour shifts per day
Shift Times: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $16/hour + Housing (shared double room)
Positions Available: 2 Internships

Please send your resume to andre@worldsportsusa.com along with your available dates between July and August.

About the Internship
Join our dedicated grounds crew at a professional football training camp in Oxnard, CA. This hands-on internship offers a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sports field maintenance and turf management during an intensive summer training season.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily maintenance of football practice fields, including mowing, watering, cleanup and Perform NFL required field testing and reporting.
• Operate turf maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, blowers, and other power tools.
• Help monitor field conditions and assist with turf repairs as needed.
• Ensure the grounds remain safe, clean, and professional in appearance.
• Collaborate with the Sports Field Director to ensure smooth field operations.

Schedule Details

Duration: Mid-July through End of August (to be confirmed)
Shifts: Two per day
Morning: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Availability: Must be available to work weekdays and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

Wage: $16 per hour
Housing: Provided in a shared double room inside the training camp for the duration of the internship
Positions Available: 2 interns will be selected for this program

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks
• Comfortable operating groundskeeping equipment (mowers, tractors, blowers, etc.) or willing to learn
• Punctual, reliable, and able to follow instructions
• Previous experience with groundskeeping (any sports)
• Currently enrolled in a college or graduate degree in Turf Grass Management or related field.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in athletic field maintenance
• Hands-on training in operating professional turf equipment
• Opportunity to work behind the scenes of a professional sports training camp
• Mentorship from our highly skilled grounds professionals with experience with NFL, FIFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and other major leagues
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion