Club Details
Rolling Rock Club
167 Clubhouse Lane
Laughlintown, PA 15655
Unique Club/Facility Details
Founded in 1917, Rolling Rock Club is located in the historic Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania, approximately 50 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Organized as a sporting club, conservatory and wildlife sanctuary, the surrounding landscape is truly one of the most beautiful and serene parcels in the Eastern United States. Club Natural springs and running streams meander through the entire property. The Club has a trout hatchery producing four species that ultimately stock our crystal clear 6 mile stream. Fishing, upland bird hunting, claybird shooting, hiking, tennis, golf and swimming are a few activities members and their families enjoy while visiting the Club. The Club employs a full-time staff of professional hunting and fishing guides and maintains a kennel with 30 well-trained hunting dogs. No other private Club in North America provides the breadth of sporting facilities found at Rolling Rock. Equally impressive is the spacious, traditionally appointed Clubhouse featuring comfortable formal dining rooms, lounges and terraces. Fashioned like a grand English country manor, the 80,000 square foot clubhouse has 29 guest rooms and four guest cottages. Fresh floral arrangements are abundant, fashioned by in-house florists adding to the Club’s overall warmth. The Club’s overall ambiance, personalized services and commitment to excellence are in keeping with the finest destination properties around the world.
Club is open
7
days per week,
11
months per year.
Age of Club: 108
Number of Members: 1726
Average Age of Members: 63
Club Ownership: Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume: $22,000,000.00
Annual Dues Volume: $10,200,000.00
Annual Food Sales: $2,900,000.00
Annual Beverage Sales: $1,600,000.00
Golf Facilities
- 18 hole course, par 70, designed by Donald Ross / Brian Silva
- 18 hole course, par 70, designed by Donald Ross / Brian Silva
Racquet Facilities
- 4 outdoor Har-Tru courts
- 4 outdoor Pickle Ball courts
- 4 outdoor Har-Tru courts
- 4 outdoor Pickle Ball courts
Other Athletic Facilities
Rolling Rock Club is a true sportsman’s haven, offering unparalleled facilities and experiences for outdoor enthusiasts and fitness aficionados alike.
Clay Bird Shooting Lodge:
Equipped with 25 sporting clay bird machines, 4 trap fields, 2 skeet fields, 2 sub trap fields, and 1 Olympic trap field.
The historic 100+ year-old shooting lodge, adorned with over 50 trophy mounts from the Mellon family collection, provides a unique and inspiring setting for Members.
Annually, over 412,500 shotgun shells are used in the clay bird department.
Hunting Grounds and Game:
Spanning 750 acres of well-maintained hunting fields, the Club offers two distinctive shooting styles: European-style driven shoots and walk-up field hunting.
Richly stocked game includes 25,000 pheasants, 20,000 ducks, 10,000 chukar, and 5,000 Hungarian partridges annually.
The Game Department uses 247,500 shotgun shells annually to create exceptional hunting experiences.
Dog Kennels:
Specializing in raising and training 40 upland bird hunting dogs, particularly English Cocker Spaniels and English Springer Spaniels, the kennels uphold a legacy of excellence in sporting dogs.
Fishing:
Enjoy 6.5 miles of private stocked streams, annually replenished with 14,000-18,000 trout, providing unmatched angling opportunities.
The Orvis-endorsed fly shop and expert guides with 30+ years of experience ensure a premium fly-fishing adventure.
Fitness:
A modern fitness program with a private fitness instructor offering personal training, yoga, and circuit training to support Members’ well-being and athletic goals.
Dining Facilities
- 1 Ballroom that seats 100
- 1 Formal Dining Room that seats 80
- 1 Garden Room that seats 35
- 1 Hunt Room that seats 30
- 1 Meeting Room that seats 25
- 1 Lounge/Bar that seats 24
- 1 Shooting Lodge that seats 40
- 1 Snack Bar that seats 80
- 2 Upper & Lower Terrace that seats 180
- 1 Ballroom that seats 100
- 1 Formal Dining Room that seats 80
- 1 Garden Room that seats 35
- 1 Hunt Room that seats 30
- 1 Meeting Room that seats 25
- 1 Lounge/Bar that seats 24
- 1 Shooting Lodge that seats 40
- 1 Snack Bar that seats 80
- 2 Upper & Lower Terrace that seats 180
Job Details
Date Posted
1/18/2025
Job Title
Sports and Recreation Internship
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Sports & Recreation Internship at Rolling Rock Club is a dynamic, rotational opportunity designed for students passionate about gaining hands-on experience across the Club’s diverse sports and recreation departments. This individual will support and learn the operations of various departments, including Game, Clay Bird Shooting, Fitness Center, Golf Operations, Fish Hatchery, Tennis, and the Aquatics Department.
Key responsibilities include assisting with daily operations, engaging with Members and guests to ensure enjoyable experiences and participating in special projects or events. This role requires a commitment to upholding the Club’s traditions, providing exceptional service, and collaborating with department leaders to learn and contribute effectively. The student will report weekly with the Director of Sports and recreation to enhance their learning experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work closely with managers in each department to gain a comprehensive understanding of operations.
- Participation in scheduling, coaching on Member services, and event promotion (e.g., tournaments, matches, shoots, contests).
- Assisting with program development to enhance Member experiences.
- Have an approachable demeanor with other team members and Members.
- Actively engage with Members and guests to enhance their experiences.
- Collaborate with staff to understand department-specific operations.
- Participate in weekly activity reports and evaluations to track progress and insights.
- Respects the Club’s customs and traditions and works to preserve Rolling Rock Club as a “quiet country English Manor.”
- Other related assignments as necessary.
- Maintains regular, consistent and reliable attendance.
Candidate Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Must be pursuing or have achieved a degree in sports and recreation or a related field from an accredited University.
- Must have a strong desire to promote all sporting endeavors the club offers.
- Following guidance and direction from senior management effectively, efficiently, and appropriately.
SKILLS
- Fundamental time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work, both with a team and independently.
- Exhibits good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise during a shift.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours consistently).
- Requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with exposure to temperatures ranging from extreme heat to cold, rain, and snow.
- Availability and understanding that the position often requires hours in excess of a standard workweek (40-50 hours).
- Requires walking and navigating through uneven terrain, dense brush, and varying elevations during hunting excursions.
- Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
- Dexterity to handle hunting equipment, firearms, and other tools safely and effectively.
Educational Requirements
Date Position Available
May-November
Other Benefits
Why join our team:
An outstanding opportunity exists to join the high performing team of dedicated ladies and gentlemen who operate one of the country's finest private clubs. Rolling Rock Club has a national reputation for outstanding hospitality, picturesque surroundings and a unique range of sporting amenities from golf, swimming and tennis to boasted stocked trout streams, duck ponds, game birds and shooting ranges.
Founded in 1917, Rolling Rock’s premier private club is located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania approximately 50 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. The Club is nestled between the Chestnut Ridge and Laurel Mountain Valley ranges at the far west end of the Appalachian Mountains. Organized as an English gentlemen’s sports club, land conservatory and wildlife sanctuary the surrounding landscape is truly one of the most beautiful and serene parcels in the Eastern region of the United States.
The Mission:
The mission of the club is to preserve legacy and to ensure that its members always maintain the highest standards of stewardship towards the buildings, land and environment while respecting the employees and supporting the neighboring communities.
The Vision:
To be a special place providing gracious and genteel hospitality for the enjoyment of a proper country life; in the clubhouse, in the fields and on the stream; with a membership that embraces this experience and values and respects club traditions.
Team Member Benefits:
Team Member Appreciation:
- Heath & Wellness initiatives
- Staff housing (subject to availability)
- Hot team member meals daily
- Golf pro shop discount
- Golf privileges on most Mondays
- Employee appreciation events
- Annual team member family events
- Complimentary uniforms and uniform reimbursement
Work/Life Balance:
- Paid time off begins accruing your first day
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Flexible schedules
Medical & Insurance:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
Planning for the future:
- Competitive wages
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee education allowance
- Team member referral bonuses
Pre-Employment Process
Offers of employment are contingent upon applicants consenting to, and successfully passing, a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug test.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.
Please send resumes to:
Victoria Lehmann
Employee Experience Ambassador
167 Clubhouse Lane
Laughlintown, PA 15655
PHONE: 5853547593
vlehmann@rollingrockclub.com
