Assistant-in-Training Jobs

By Dallas National Golf Club, February 25 - Dallas, Texas

Dallas National Golf Club is a private Tom Fazio designed golf club that opened in 2002.  It is currently ranked 65th in Golf Digest’s Top 100 greatest courses.  We offer experience on both L-93/Crenshaw Bent greens (4 acres) and 1 acre of MiniVerde bermudagrass greens.  We are seeking an individual recently graduated from a two or four year turf program.  Candidates must be highly motivated, have a proven record of exceptional work ethic, and possess a strong desire to succeed in the golf course industry.  The AIT selected will work alongside Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and crew members on a daily basis and will be exposed to all facets of golf course maintenance and management including: bunker work, mowing, fertilizing, spraying, golf course set up, hand watering, irrigation, small project management, and basic equipment maintenance. Most work weeks are long but we like to have fun doing it.  You will be paid time and a half after 40 hours.  This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get their foot in the door in the industry.  

By Meridian Hills Country Club, Thursday at 09:10 PM - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Assistant-in-Training will report directly to the Superintendent and Assistants as an entry level management position. The ideal candidate will be a college graduate or anticipating graduation this coming Spring  with a concentration in turf, horticultural or plant science. He/she will have at least two seasons of previous experience working on a golf course with a strong ambition to grow a career. This position will provide exposure and learning opportunities for the following duties: - All golf course mowing practices (walk behind and ride on mowers) - Bunker management. - Pesticide and Fertilizer application, equipment calibration, and philosophy. - Irrigation repair, maintenance, and application (including hand watering) - Small crew leadership to complete special assignments / projects.  The ultimately goal of this position is to prepare someone to step into the role of an Assistant Superintendent in the future.    Meridian Hills Country Club is a private facility located in Indianapolis, IN and was established in 1923. It's original architect, William Diddel, designed approximately 300 golf courses throughout the Mid-West. Being a parkland style course, the terrain consists of minimal elevation change and tight tree-lined corridors. Considered one of the top clubs in the area, Meridian Hills plays host to a number of local and regional amateur events.

By The Kittansett Club, Thursday at 11:31 AM - Marion, Massachusetts

The Kittansett Club is a seaside golf club located along the shores of Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts and is consistently ranked among Golf Digest Top 100. We are currently looking to fill an open AIT position with a candidate that feels they may need a little more experience before taking the next step in their career as an assistant superintendent. Our training program has been very successful in helping motivated, hard working, young professionals reach their career goals and we will work as hard as you do to ensure a successful experience. 

By Key West Golf Club, Wednesday at 06:04 PM - Key West, Florida

Key West Golf Club is an 18 hole championship golf course designed by famed architect Rees Jones. We are open 365 days a year and have play in excess of 40,000 rounds. This is a good opportunity for a motivated individual to have the potential for growth within the club. I am seeking a hard-working, career oriented individual with a positive attitude, whom I will mentor and help achieve their personal career goals. The chosen candidate will experience all facets of golf course maintenance, will be involved with all upcoming capital projects and have the opportunity to volunteer for a PGA Tour event. Key West is one of the most desired places to live in the country. So while this is a great opportunity to live in paradise, it also means housing is expensive.  Currently there is a unit available here in the golf course community.   Feel free to email me for more information. ***I can put interviewees up for a night but we are not paying for flights or moving expenses.

By East Lake Golf Club, March 19 - Atlanta, Georgia

CLUB BACKGROUND: Located in Atlanta, Georgia, East Lake Golf Club is the home course of legendary golfer Bobby Jones and is the oldest golf course in the city of Atlanta. The 18-hole private course began construction in 1904 and was designed by course architect Tom Bendelow. In 1913 the course was redesigned to its current layout by famed architect Donald Ross.  In 1994, East Lake’s current Director of Agronomy Ralph Kepple, CGCS worked with Rees Jones on a redesign of the golf course which included reconstruction of the greens, tees, fairways and bunkers, a new irrigation system, a new storm drainage system, a switch to Meyer zoysiagrass fairways, a new maintenance facility and many other upgrades. East Lake Golf Club has played host to several professional and amateur events over the years including the 1963 Ryder Cup, 2001 US Amateur Championship, 2002 Southern Amateur, 18 TOUR Championships and continues to host the East Lake Cup, a collegiate golf tournament developed through The Golf Channel that is held at the end of October. East Lake Golf Club currently serves as the home to the TOUR Championship held each year in August. Today, the club’s membership is primarily corporate and plays host to a variety of personal, business and professional golfers and events each year. The club is also philanthropic in nature in that all proceeds from operations go back to benefit the surrounding East Lake community. For more information on East Lake Golf Club, please visit eastlakegolfclub.com. COURSE OPERATION: 18-hole facility with practice range, chipping and short game practice area. MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermuda Grass Greens, Meyer Zoysia Fairways, TIfway 419 Rough, Variety of Bermuda and Zoysia Grass Tees. Toro Irrigation with Toro Lynx Central Control System and E-Osmac Satellite Controllers. Automated SubAir units at every green. For more information on East Lake Agronomy, visit our blog at eastlakeagronomy.blogspot.com. DUTIES: The Assistant-in-Training (A.I.T.) is a developmental position for individuals who want to learn how a high-end Agronomic Department operates throughout the year.  Individuals will learn how to prepare for large-scale tournaments such as the PGA TOUR Championship and East Lake Cup. The ideal candidate will have a desire to be a successful Superintendent within the industry. They will hold themselves personally accountable for their behavior and work performed.  A.I.T.’s will report directly to the Lead Assistant Superintendents. A.I.T.’s will be heavily involved in all aspects of course maintenance with specific focus on key tasks that are critical to achieving tournament-ready course conditioning. Opportunities Include: ·         Annual renovations and grow in experience ·         Networking opportunities with PGA Tour Agronomist ·         In-depth understanding of Lynx central control system and daily set up of irrigation ·         In-depth understanding of plant protection products and use ·         Supervisory roles ·         Thorough understanding of a wide range of equipment operation ·         Base understanding of equipment repair and maintenance ·         Annually host Top 30 PGA TOUR players in the final playoff tournament for the PGA TOUR   Throughout your tenure, the Assistant Superintendents and Superintendent will work personally with the A.I.T. to improve their abilities and career opportunities. The A.I.T.’s will take full responsibility in one sector of golf course maintenance at a time such as moisture management, or pesticide application, and change roles throughout the year to ensure all aspects of agronomy are achieved. We demand professionalism, as well as high quality performance. This is to ensure that in future endeavors the A.I.T. is leaving our program with a well-rounded knowledge of golf course management. The expectation is that A.I.T.’s are investing one to two years (dependent on case-by-case basis) at East Lake. The ultimate goal is to fully prepare the individual for promotional (Second Assistant or Assistant Superintendent) opportunities immediately following the program.   Every season includes new ideas, trials, and maintenance practices as we constantly strive to improve the playability and aesthetics of our facility. A.I.T.’s will be involved in all of these practices.

By Somerset Hills Country Club, March 19 - Bernardsville, New Jersey

Formed in 1899, Somerset Hills Country Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the country. An A.W. Tillinghast design, the course is consistently ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the United States. AIT’s will be exposed to and have input in all facets of maintaining championship conditions, including: a wide variety of cultural practices, proper water management, the operation/troubleshooting/programming/repair of a Rain Bird IC irrigation system, Pesticide/Fertilizer application and program development, and crew scheduling/management. In-house projects are undertaken every fall in coordination with Renaissance Golf Design.  Upcoming projects include tee and bunker renovation/restorations, various drainage projects, and a complete renovation of the 10th hole.  AIT’s take on a vital role in renovation projects and are assigned per project to be the point person to work in conjunction with the architect from planning through completion. AIT’s will also be involved in the operation of our tennis facility that includes 5 Har Tru, 1 all-weather, and 8 grass courts that are comprised of a two half-acre bentgrass plots. We are constantly experimenting and tweaking our programs to enhance our conditioning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to advance their career at a high-end private facility that prides itself on providing premium playing conditions and preparing individuals for successful careers within our industry.

By Ridgemoor Country Club, February 20 - Chicago, Illinois

Ridgemoor Country Club is a private 18-hole country club in the Chicago metropolitan area just 15 minutes from downtown. The club was established in 1905 and is an original William Langford design. In 2014, the club completed phase one of the master plan. This phase included reconstruction of all tees and bunkers as well as a regrass of all playing surfaces with 007 bentgrass. Phase two of the renovation is currently underway.  Phase two involves increasing water storage capacity on property and replacing old mainline drainage pipes. Assistant-in training will be expected to manage day to day crew activities and scheduling.  Assistant-in training will work closely with the Superintendent in preparing short-term and long-term agronomic strategies for maintenance of the golf course. Assistant-in training will be directly responsible for chemical and fertilizer applications, course set-up, irrigation scheduling and repairs, project management, along with schedule planning and execution of routine maintenance. This position will provide the experience of managing championship conditions daily.

By Rosslyn Farms Borough, March 19 - Rosslyn Farms, Pennsylvania

The Borough of Rosslyn Farms, Pa (15106) is seeking an individual to assist our current Borough Foreman with maintenance activities throughout the Borough. It is intended for the individual selected for this position to succeed the current Foreman who will be retiring in the next few years. The  responsibility of this 2 man team is for the general maintenance throughout the neighborhood to include but not necessarily limited to grass cutting, snow plowing, maintaining public park areas, Community Center Building, tennis courts, swimming pool, leaf and brush pick up, storm and sanitary sewer repair. Skills required include knowledge and ability to constantly implement and maintain safety awareness.  Individual must have ability to maintain and operate Borough owned equipment including but not limited to F-550 series dump truck, salt spreader, snow plow, leaf machine, brush chipper, riding lawn mowers, Kubota back hoe / front end loader and hand power tools such as chain saw, weed trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blowers.

By Kinloch Golf Club, March 5 - Manakin-Sabot , Virginia

Awarded best new private course in 2001 by Golf Digest, Kinloch Golf Club (KGC) is currently ranked #1 in Virginia and #66 in America. (Also, by Golf Digest) Designed by architect Lester George and famed amateur golfer Vinny Giles, the parkland style layout features a championship golf course and premier practice facilities. Greens, tees, and fairways consist of L-93 bent grass with perennial rye grass intermediates and Kentucky bluegrass/tall fescue rough. We are currently in the middle of a masterplan renovation with many improvements planned. Located twenty minutes west of Richmond, VA, KGC is one of the few cool season facilities south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Kinloch provides members and their guests with a premier golf experience that includes southern hospitality and world class course conditions.

By Wanakah Country Club, March 18 - Hamburg, New York

About the Club: Wanakah Country Club was founded in 1899, and is one of the oldest country clubs in Western New York. The club is located just fifteen minutes south of downtown Buffalo. The club is currently open ten months of the year and is very active in the summer months. Wanakah is a family oriented club that has a beautiful 18 hole golf course, three har-tru tennis courts, two swimming pools, and a charming clubhouse that sits atop a hill overlooking Lake Erie offering several dining options.  The original golf course designed in 1900 was a nine hole track that was transformed into 18 holes in 1913. In 1925 renowned architect Willie Watson came in and redesigned the 18 hole golf course, which still holds that layout today. In 2010 the Club adopted a Golf Course Master Plan designed by Arthur Hills and Chris Wilczynski, which was completed in the spring of 2018. This Master Plan project has improved drainage throughout the course, rebuilt and reshaped all bunkers, rebuilt several tees, added new bunkers and tees, and has enhanced the overall design and playability of the course. The Club has recently implemented a Tree Enhancement Plan that will occur over the next three years and focuses on improving the overall aesthetics of the golf course, vistas to Lake Erie, and turf health.  In 2018 the Club successfully hosted the New York State Golf Association Mid- Am Championship, and has already been asked to host 2019 USGA Four Ball Qualifier and the New York State Amateur Championship in 2024. The Club has a very busy golf calendar from early May through early October, hosting a wide range of golf events. Mission Statement: Wanakah is a private country club on the shore of Lake Erie, dedicated to providing premier facilities and service to its members, their families and guests; promoting camaraderie and memorable experiences, while maintaining the legacy of our historic golf course and traditions. Vision Statement: Wanakah will remain amongst the finest private clubs in Western New York. Golf Course Operations: ·       18 Holes, 132 Acres, 4 Acres Greens/Collars, 2 Acres Tees, and 27 Acres Fairways ·       13,000 rounds per year (84% carts) ·       Poa / Bent Greens, Tees, and Fairways ·       4 year round employees, 20-25 seasonal employees

By Victoria National Golf Club, March 16 - Newburgh, Indiana

Victoria National's now part of an exclusive network that is looking to bring back the purest of golf experiences.  VNGC is a Golf Digest #43 rated golf club in the country, and #83 in the world and is currently seeking an Assistant in Training that is eager to have opportunities to visit other courses and assist with tournament preparations and cultivation at our other facilities . Victoria National is a Tom Fazio completed design finished in 1998. Located in Newburgh, Indiana, Victoria National is located less than 3 hours from St. Louis, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. Victoria National is a large 18 hole property with 420 acres of lakes and native grasses. Victoria National has all L-93 bentgrass championship conditioned playing surfaces with bluegrass/fescue rough giving our Assistant in Training’s a great opportunity managing cool-season turfgrass in the heart of the transition zone. Victoria National is home to the Web.com Tour Championship in the end of August.  Victoria National is also  apart of the Dormie Network (as discussed above) which owns 6 exclusive golf clubs across the country. Being apart of this network will allow for strong movement upward as we are consistently looking for positions  throughout the network.

By Shooting Star, March 15 - Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Shooting Star is a Tom Fazio private golf club located at the base of iconic Jackson Hole Mountain Ski Resort in Teton Village, Wyoming and one mile from scenic Grand Teton National Park. The course is open for play from Mid-May through Mid-October. Please see our website for further club information (www.shootingstarjh.com ). Applicants need to send a cover letter and resume addressed to Tyler Shrum G.C. Superintendent via the email: tshrum@shootingstarjh.com . The Assistant in Training position at Shooting Star is for those eager to learn management of world class playing surfaces and advance your leadership skills. Duration of position is May through the End of October.  Industry knowledge will be gained in machinery operations, irrigation, product applications, equipment repairs and course set-up. Leadership opportunities for the crew and oneself will be endless as management knowledge will be provided to expand communications, understand how to prioritize, execute, and act efficiently. In order to maximize career growth during this tenure, we encourage A.I.T. to seek and ask daily questions. Our growing season is very short, so be advised the job may require long hours and 7 days/week to achieve time sensitive goals. We maintain Providence Bent Greens, Dominant X-Treme 7 Fairways & Tees, Bluegrass Rough, and a Fine Fescue Blend on Native areas. Again, please send cover letter and resume addressed to Tyler Shrum G.C. Superintendent via the email: tshrum@shootingstarjh.com .

By Moraine Country Club, March 15 - Dayton, Ohio

Moraine Country Club is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant In Training position for the upcoming 2019 season. This is a great opportunity for the right person to gain experience in preparing the golf course for the upcoming 2019 Ohio Amateur in July.    Moraine Country Club is an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course. It’s located in Kettering, Ohio. A very rich history precedes this golf course. The course recently completed a total renovation in 2015. Greens (Pure Distinction), Tees and Fairways (007) have been re-grassed to pure Bent grass. Architect Keith Foster developed the Master plan. He was able to maintain the integrity of the golf course while enhancing it's natural features. The property is a one of kind. A Moraine is a terminal glacier, which left undulations you typically only find on a golf course in Ireland or Scotland. The original architect Alec “Nipper” Campbell was originally the golf pro at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was born and raised in Scotland and had a respect for the links-style golf course in his homeland. You could only imagine how he felt the moment he stepped onto the property and felt like he was back in his native Scotland. Moraine has held the Ohio Amateur every 10 years starting in 1979, 1989, 1999, 2009, and will be hosting again in 2019. Byron Nelson won the 1945 PGA Championship which was the last major he won. Nelson won 11 tournaments in a row in 1945, and the PGA at Moraine was his ninth victory during that streak. The streak of winning 11 PGA events in a row is still a record today.

By New Albany Country Club, March 15 - New Albany, Ohio

.New Albany Country Club is located in New Albany OH just northeast of Columbus. Designed by the "Golden Bear" Jack Nicklaus, New Albany C.C. is a 27 hole facility offering different layouts from links style to wooded, tight fairways. N.A.C.C. opened in 1992 and was built to the most exacting standards as a focal point for the community – the bar was set high to be one of the best Country Clubs in the nation. N.A.C.C. recently finished a complete bunker renovation being one the few clubs in the country using a capillary concrete base for drainage. N.A.C.C. also offers amenities as good as any club the country ranging from our 16 tennis courts, including grass and clay, multiple pools, and a full size croquet court mowed at green height. This is a great opportunity for those looking to produce championship level conditions on a daily basis and to further their understanding of the turf-grass industry.

By Oak Creek Golf Club, March 13 - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Oak Creek is looking for a hard working, motivated individual as an Assistant in Training.  The ideal candidate will have experience working in golf course maintenance with the desire to continue to progress in a career in the golf course industry.  The position will include all aspects of mowing, watering, fertilizer and pesticide applications, and leading small projects. 

By CSI, March 6 - Granby, Connecticut

Looking for someone who  is aspiring to have a career in Golf Course maintenance as a Superintendent.  Run the entire "on ground operation" under the tutelage of a 34 year old veteran who will not be on  site . Must have strong leadership skills to run a crew.  Prefer someone with a Mechanical background able to do repairs on site when needed to all equipment and machinery.  9 Hole Golf Course in Northern CT close to Western MA.  Pay will be commensurate with skill level

By Winged Foot Golf Club, March 4 - Mamaroneck, New York

Winged Foot Golf Club has hosted numerous major championships on both of its top 100 golf courses (East and West). Restoration of the West Course was just completed in the spring of 2018. We are currently in the middle of building a state-of-the- art Turf Care Facility. The West Course will host its 6th U.S. Open in 2020. A major focus will be placed on preparations and maintenance for the U.S. Open.  Assistants will be mowing/rolling playing surfaces, hand watering, assisting in liquid and granular chemical applications, and be involved in many small projects including irrigation and drainage.  Assistants positions are full‐time and year‐round.  This will give you the opportunity to work the 2020 U.S. Open. 

By Oyster Harbors Club, March 12 - Osterville, Massachusetts

Oyster Harbors Club is seeking a motivated and driven aspiring turf professional to fill available Assistant-in-Training position. Oyster Harbors Club is located in the village of Osterville on Cape Cod, MA; the club is  on Grand Island, inside of a private and gated community. The golf course at Oyster Harbors Club was designed by world renowned golf course architect Donald Ross and opened for play in 1926. The club is committed to being steadfast and progressive in continuing to restore and maintain the golf course in a manner in which was intended by Donald Ross. The golf course underwent a major restoration in 2009-2010 under the direction of Renaissance Golf Design. The club is currently under the direction of golf course architect Jaeger Kovich in it's ongoing commitment to continued restoration and improvement. The Assistant-in-Training (AIT) will be a highly involved member of the management team at OHC and will be exposed to all aspects of the maintenance program. Students currently enrolled in a turfgrass program, with an upcoming graduation date will be strongly considered. OHC is committed to furthering the career and experience of an individual that will fill this position, and expects this position to be one that produces a high quality Assistant Superintendent. 

By The Kittansett Club, March 12 - Marion, Massachusetts

The Kittansett Club is a seaside golf club consistently ranked among the Top 100 and is located along the shores of Buzzards Bay in Marion Massachusetts. We are looking to fill and AIT position with a student that is currently enrolled in a turfgrass management program and is scheduled to graduate in the next year and a half. This position will only be offered to a student that already has prior experience working on a golf course maintenance crew preferably in the role as an intern and is looking to take the next step in career advancement. Ideally this is a two year commitment with the AIT returning the following year as an Assistant Superintendent. Our focus will be helping you reach your career goals and with dedication to the profession you will get out of it what you put into it. 

By The International Golf Club, March 11 - Bolton, Massachusetts

The International is a 45-hole golfing facility with two private championship courses and a 9-hole public golf course. The Oaks course opened in 2001 designed by Tom Fazio featuring all bentgrass playing surfaces and L93 USGA spec. greens. The Pines originally built in 1901 started as a 9-hole course and in 1954 Geoffrey Cornish with input from Francis Ouimet designed the regulation course as it exists today. In 1972 Robert Trent Jones was contracted to update and modify many of the greens and bunker complexes. Today with the signature “Tiger Tees” the Pines tops out at 8,325 yards and is rated the longest and toughest course in America. The Pines has the typical older course mixture of annual bluegrass/bentrass on all playing surfaces with “push up” constructed greens. Twin Springs is our 9-hole pubic course that provides families with an affordable and fun experience for any skill level and is a nice complement to our private championship courses. With such a diverse set of growing environments, irrigation systems, grass species etc. on one property we can provide our aspiring turf managers with a unique opportunity to learn and develop all the skills necessary to become successful in this industry. Our goal is to prepare all our employees to advance professionally whether within our organization or at another facility. Our turf management team consists of a course Superintendent on both the Pines and the Oaks as well as an Assistant under them all reporting to the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds. We also have between two to five Assistant in training and Interns depending on the season. We strongly encourage promoting from within and look to always groom staff to be ready for the next step in their career. Along with our unique learning environment we also have the luxury of a modern maintenance facility complete with assistant’s office and break room, a large fleet of new leased TORO equipment as well as a brand-new utility cart package every five years. The ownership is very supportive of our department and committed to providing us with the tools we need to succeed.

By Laurel Valley Golf Club, March 11 - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Laurel Valley Golf Club, designed by architect Dick Wilson and renovated by Arnold Palmer is located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania (hour east of Pittsburgh).  Since its opening Laurel Valley Golf Club has hosted the 1975 Ryder Cup and 1965 PGA Championship and is currently seeking motivated, hard-working and determined individuals who have a desire to learn and advance in the golf course industry.  The ideal candidate would be one who is looking to eventually become a golf course superintendent.  AIT’s will work hand in hand with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to provide championship level playing conditions and turf health on a daily basis.     Position Responsibilities Proper Calibration of Sprayers and Fertilizer Spreaders Proper Plant Protectant Application Water Management Equipment Operation Course Setup Irrigation Maintenance Cultural Practices (aerification, topdressing, etc.) Lead Small Crews

By Santa Lucia Preserve, March 7 - Carmel, California

The Preserve Golf Club is a Tom Fazio designed course located in Carmel, CA, just a few miles inland of Pebble Beach. The private club is situated within its own 20,000 acres of beautiful rolling hills and natural terrain.

By Glen View Club, February 22 - Golf, Illinois

Glen View Club is a prestigious private club located in Golf, Illinois, a north suburb of Chicago. The club is known for its rich history as the second oldest golf course in the Chicago area, being established in 1897. It was the home of the first Western Open in 1899, and also hosted the 1902 U.S. Amateur, and 1904 U.S. Open. Glen View Club is an 18-hole facility that also has tennis courts, a pool, paddle courts, a skeet shooting range, and an ice skating pond in the winter. AIT's will have a part in maintaining all components of the property. Glen View Club is currently in the process of installing a new Toro irrigation system, along with an extensive course renovation. An AIT will gain experience in tee construction, fairway expansion, and green expansion among many other things.   

By Sankaty Head Golf Club, March 7 - Siasconset , Massachusetts

The Sankaty Head Golf Club is a private 18 hole links course designed by Emerson Armstrong in 1921. It is located on Nantucket Island, 30 miles of the coast of Cape Cod. Jim Urbina Golf Design has lead a renovation over the last 2 years which has brought Sankaty back to be one of the best links course in America . A full renovation of practice areas and range will begin early September.  We are seeking candidates that are self motivated, detailed oriented, and team players with positive attitudes. The AIT will work closely with the superintendent and assistants to provide the best playing conditions for Sankaty members and guests. This is a seasonal position that could turn into a full-time assistant position for the right individual. 

By Merion Golf Club, March 7 - Haverford Township, Pennsylvania

Merion Golf Club is looking for an Assistant-in-Training Golf Course Superintendent. The AIT reports directly to the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and aids in the direction and participation in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths.  Merion Golf Club is private golf club in Ardmore, PA, established in 1896.  The club has hosted more USGA championships than any other golf course in America and is home to some of history’s greatest golf moments. Merion’s historic East Course has been recently ranked 6th in the country and 12th in the world while Merion’s West Course has become one of Philadelphia's premier golf courses and continues to improve every year.  Team Merion is guided by five core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, service, and safety. Essential Functions: 1.      Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways; schedules work and supervise the employees and the use of the equipment. 2.      Instructs equipment operations on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment 3.      Supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment 4.      Ensures cleanliness and workmanship of pesticide equipment, proper recordkeeping, and training of Interns. 5.      Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. 6.      Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation. 7.      Assists as project foreman. 8.      Development of staff for career advancement. 9.      Perform all other tasks and duties assigned by the supervisor. Intellectual Demands: 1.      Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivating, pruning, hand watering and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. 2.      Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee and public relations. 3.      Requires current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator. 4.      Ability to follow oral and written directions. Physical Demands: 1.      Has the ability to lift products/equipment up to 50 lbs. above shoulders 2.      Has the ability to walk at a pace of 2.5 miles/hour operation equipment continually for a period of 3-5 hours. The AIT supervises: Greenskeepers and Greens Department Interns This is a full-time position with benefits including: -        Vacation pay -        Flexible time off -        Medical, vision, Rx and dental insurance -        Company-paid long-term and short-term disability -        401k -        Staff meal most days of the week -        On-site housing if needed -        Golfing privileges -        Continuing education including Turf Conferences and seminars   Interested applicants should send their resume to humanresources@meriongolfclub.com