Title: Investigate careers associated with the management and maintenance of turf in various industry sectors.
Course: Turfgrass Management, Advanced (18054-IV) > Section: Investigating Careers in the Turfgrass Industry

Investigation should include

- golf courses
- parks and recreational facilities
- municipal properties
- professional and semi-professional athletic facilities
- school grounds and college campuses
- commercial and residential lawns.

Jobs may include

- superintendent
- assistant superintendent
- crew supervisor
- spray technician
- irrigation technician
- groundskeeper/greenskeeper
- service technician
- nutrient planner.

Investigation should yield information about entry-level or advanced positions in the selected career area, including

- duties and tasks that make up the job
- educational and training requirements for career entry
- physical demands of the job
- working conditions
- economic considerations
- local, regional, and statewide job opportunities
- licensing/certification requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What foundational experiences would prepare you for this career?
- What factors might influence you to choose this career?
- What communication skills will you need to succeed in a career with a diverse (e.g., bilingual, multicultural) workforce?
- What is the potential for professional growth in this career?
- What personal traits will help you succeed in this career?
- What technical and academic courses will help you prepare for this career?
- Other than money, what rewards (e.g., social interaction, personal growth, job satisfaction) do you want to gain from your career? Which of these rewards is most important to you? Why?
- What are the benefits of work-based learning experiences to career entry in the turfgrass industry?