Grounds Intern

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate <strong>Chesapeake Baysox</strong>, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate <strong>Frederick Keys</strong>, the MLB Draft League <strong>Aberdeen IronBirds</strong>, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club <strong>Spire City Ghost Hounds</strong>. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club <strong>Loudoun United FC</strong>.</span></p> <p> </p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Start Date: </strong>April/May 2026</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>End Date:</strong> September 2026 (school schedule permitting)</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Compensation: </strong>Unpaid; College Credit</span><br><br><br></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Job Description</strong></span></div> <div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Frederick Keys Grounds Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Grounds Operations Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to work with an experienced grounds team, build a strong professional network, and maintain a top playing surface and facility.</span><br><br></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Grounds Intern will work together with the Head Groundskeeper and Groundkeeper Assistant to maintain a top playing field. We are looking for someone with some prior experience and the desire to gain even more experience. </span></div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>General Responsibilities</strong></span></div> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist with the maintenance of the playing surface such as moving, field marking, fertilization, irrigation, mound and plate repair, edging, skin maintenance, batting practice setup, aerification, and set up for extra events.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Clean dugouts, bullpens, and pull field trash as necessary</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist with setup and breakdown for all stadium events, including game days</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work and learn on a variety of different surfaces including synthetic and grass</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work and learn the characteristics of irrigation systems, fertilizers, soil conditioners, and materials</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All other duties assigned by Head Groundskeeper, Assistant Groundskeeper, Managing Director, or General Manager of the Keys</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Game Day…