Job Opportunities Golf Course and Turfgrass Management graduates work in beautiful outdoor surroundings. You may need to relocate to work year round. Job opportunities include working as a golf course assistant superintendent, turf grass manager, lawn care company foreman, or as a sales representative for equipment, fertilizer, chemical, seed, sod or spray companies. Internships During the summer between your first and second year, you'll complete a paid, six-week internship at a golf course, lawn care company, sports complex, park, recreation area or campus. An internship gives you hands-on experience and may lead to a permanent position after graduation.
Many students return to their hometown to complete their internship.
If you need help finding an internship site, you can talk with local, state and regional employers during our on-campus job fair held each February. Transfer Opportunities Kirkwood graduates with an associate degree in Golf Course and Turfgrass Management can transfer to Iowa State University and complete a bachelor's degree in Horticulture with an emphasis in Turfgrass Management, or to Upper Iowa University and complete a bachelor's degree in Applied Plant Science. A four-year degree will enhance your career opportunities and deepen your knowledge in soil science, business and communication. There are great jobs in Iowa and the Cedar Rapids area. New courses are springing up all the time, which means irrigation technicians and groundskeepers will continue to be in demand.