Assistant-in-Training

By Skaneateles Country Club, Friday at 02:55 PM - Skaneateles, New York

Founded in 1915, Skaneateles Country Club (SCC) is nestled on the shores of beautiful Skaneateles Lake, in the heart of Central New York's renowned Finger Lakes region. With its crystal clear water, striking views, wonderful small town charm and highly ranked school system, Skaneateles, New York has easy access to upstate New York along with major metropolitan areas including New York, Boston, Montreal, and Toronto. Skaneateles Country Club is a thriving, vibrant club with a diverse membership. Its lakeside setting, beautiful facilities, friendly members and employees create a world-class member experience. Progressive capital improvements have positioned the club to be an upstate leader. Recent improvements to the golf course and clubhouse have increased member utilization and the Club.  The Club has 660 members in all classes of which 460 are full golf members. While the Club is open 9 months a year, most of the revenue is generated during the summer months. Club facilities include several dining options for the membership ranging from casual to traditional club dining and a beautifully decorated function area. The 18-hole golf course hosts over 15,000 rounds from early spring through late fall. The Club also offers four tennis courts and a wide host of boating, sailing and swimming amenities, including 120 boat slips, 80 moorings and harbormaster services. The Club is proud of the junior programs available to the members, which includes a summer camp along with golf and tennis activities. We have recently completed the installation of a brand new state of the art irrigation system.  Applicants will be directly involved with water management on the entire property with use of the new system and will also be trained in proper hand watering techniques to achieve the goal of fast and firm playing conditions.  The desired applicant will be directly involved in every aspect of our maintenance procedure including management, golf course setup, water management, chemical applications, greens committee meetings, etc. We are seeking an individual that is interested in rapidly climbing the ranks here at SCC and developing their golf course maintenance career.  Individuals will be exposed to flawless turfgrass maintenance strategies and techniques and will be directly involved in providing pristine playing conditions for our membership.

By The Riviera Country Club, November 27 - updated Thursday at 04:35 PM - Pacific Palisades, California

Golf Course Overview: The Riviera Country Club was designed by George C. Thomas Jr. in 1926. Since its establishment, the course has played host to four major championships along with the annual, Genesis Invitational hosted by the Tiger Woods Foundation.    Every Hole at The Riviera:    Job Description: The candidate will be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and work closely with existing team members and management. The position is designed to help the candidate advance their career in turf. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: hand watering greens, fertilizer and chemical applications, equipment operation, and leading small groups to accomplish maintenance and construction goals.   

By Quail Hollow Club, October 10 - updated Tuesday at 12:37 PM - Charlotte, North Carolina

The AIT experience at Quail Hollow Club is extensive and well rounded.  AIT’s will receive hands on experience on all aspects of golf course maintenance and championship preparation. AIT’s will be involved with all aspects of management to attain the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed in the industry. Our AIT’s will be given the opportunity to train with veteran staff members who have succeeded at the highest level. We actively recruit highly motivated individuals with a team mentality and worthy of the challenges inherent to a golf organization of this caliber. Our AIT’s must possess a strong work ethic, high character, and an enthusiastic positive attitude.  

By Pebble Beach Golf Links, November 27 - updated November 27 - Pebble Beach, California

The goal of this position is to give you the skills you need to successfully transition to an Assistant Superintendent at any course in the world by exposing you to all facets of golf course maintenance.  Successful candidates will gain valuable experience in professional tournament preparation and setup, renovation projects, fertilizer and pesticide application, water management, crew leadership, and agronomic planning.    The individual will have multiple opportunities to work with USGA and PGA Tour officials throughout the year to prepare for our annual hosting of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the Pure Insurance First Tee Open, and the Pebble Beach Invitational.  With the AT&T Pro-Am being a PGA Tour elevated event, all eyes are sure to be on Pebble Beach this February. A host of renovation projects is also underway in preparation of the 2027 United States Open Championship when Pebble Beach will be the site of the 127th annual Men’s US Open.   From politicians to your favorite athletes and movie stars, you never know who will be on the first tee in the morning.  With well-known neighboring courses such as Cypress Point, Spyglass Hill and Monterey Peninsula Country Club, many occasions will arise to network and form relationships with other key members of top clubs.  With playing privileges and resort discounts, you will soon become one of the most popular people in your circle. 

By The Standard Club, November 3 - updated November 22 - Johns Creek, Georgia

The Standard Club recently approved a Master Plan developed by golf course architect Tyler Rae to begin in 2026/27. This includes the rebuilding greens and tees, bunkers, and 4 brand new holes. This year we completed a driving range rebuild under the direction of Tyler Rae and we are currently installing a completely new irrigation system. This includes a brand new pump station, all hdpe pipe, and rain bird IC with Cirrus Pro controls.  The Standard Club, originally founded in 1867, is a throwback, a golden age design built in the modern area. Its design is reminiscent of  Allister McKenzie and Perry Maxwell. The property is unique with rolling terrain, and large elevation drops, all making the golf course an unforgettable experience.  Under the direction of the Head Golf Course Superintendent and along with the two First Assistants, help manage and perform task associated with maintaining a detailed and condition driven golf course. Help manage the 20 plus employees consisting of a seasonal H2B staff and fulltime staff. Facilitate projects such as irrigation repair, drainage installations, landscaping, creek bank improvements, irrigation installation.  This position will have the ability to make a significant impact on the staff and the process our team follows.  

By Burning Tree Club, November 15 - updated November 20 - Bethesda, Maryland

Burning Tree Club, founded in 1922, is an 18-hole private golf club located just inside the Capital Beltway of Washington, DC originally designed by C.H. Alison of Colt, Mackenzie, and Alison. Burning Tree Club is currently ranked #4 in Golf Digest's 2021-2022 Best-In-State Rankings in Maryland. The club underwent a restoration project in 2019-2020 by renowned architect Gil Hanse consisting of green and fairway expansions, rebuilt bunkers with Better Billy Bunkers, new practice facility and installing a new RainBird irrigation system. The historic club has 16 greens that are native soil from 1922 and 6 renovated greens that are sand based, all of which are 007 Bentgrass. Fairways were renovated in 2015, converting the surfaces to a blend of 007 and SR1150 Bentgrass. Tees are 007 Bentgrass and Penncross. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to learn to manage turf through the summer stress experienced in the transition zone. We believe in growing and managing the turf for its continued health and exceptional playability, rather than daily production. Assistants will gain experience with RainBird irrigation, GPS chemical applications and calibration, crew management, disease identification as well as other aspects of golf course maintenance including working closely with the Superintendent and providing input for the success of the golf course. Assistants should adhere to professional appearance standards as member interactions are quite common and encouraged. Our turfgrass management philosophies rely on hard work and persistence, however, we strive for our team to have a positive work-life balance and a vision for individual growth. Our Assistants are generally off before 3:30pm, even during the summer months. The position also provides multiple opportunities to interact with additional Superintendents and Assistants at top clubs in the Washington, DC area and industry professionals to build your professional network, as well as opportunities for professional golf tournament volunteering in our area.

By Snake River Sporting Club, November 1 - updated November 14 - Jackson, Wyoming

Location Description The Snake River Sporting Club is nestled along the Snake River, just 19 miles from Jackson Hole. The club sits higher than the river itself and offers breathtaking views of the Snake River Canyon and surrounding mountain ranges. Jackson Hole offers something for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Snake River is a tremendous spot for anglers on the hunt for the notorious cutthroat trout. The river also offers challenging currents for kayaking and rafting, including whitewater rafting. The Grand Teton National Park is about 13 miles north of Jackson Hole. The Grand Teton National Park offers breathtaking views of the Teton Mountain Range, with fantastic hiking and camping opportunities. Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s finest National Parks located a little more than 2 hours outside of Jackson Hole. If winter is more your style Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is ranked #1 Best Ski Resort in North America. Jackson Hole offers world class back-country skiing and snowmobiling as well. Golf Course Description The Snake River Sporting Club: Golf Course is a private course, built on a 1980’s cattle ranch, by Tom Weiskopf. SRSC seeded A-4 bentgrass Greens in 2013.  Dwarf-bluegrass encompasses the approaches, fairways and tees. SRSC measures just over 7,500 yards from the tips and opened as the #2 New Private Course in the US in 2007 (Golf Digest).  SRSC is currently the 2nd ranked golf course in the state of Wyoming, with a commitment from membership and owners to retake the #1 ranking in the state.  Golfweek rated SRSC #69 Best: Residential Courses, 2022. As well as a world class golfing experience, SRSC also provides amenities such as: fly fishing, kayaking, archery, clay shooting, hunting, horseback riding, pool, spa, clay tennis court, ice skating, Winter terrain park, tubing hill, Nordic skiing and paddle tennis.   Responsibilities Assist in all aspects of daily golf course maintenance and operation. Consult with superintendent and assistants daily to plan and supervise crew member tasks and maintenance of golf course.  Instruct crew members on proper equipment operation.  Manage crew members during projects, identify and overcome problems in the field, identify and repair irrigation issues, chemical calculation, mixing and application, prioritize tasks in order of importance, etc. 

By Fox Run Golf Club, November 13 - Ludlow, Vermont

The Assistant-in-Training position at Fox Run Golf Club will be tailored to the candidates experience. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and willingness to learn skills and gain experience that will help you achieve your goal of becoming a Golf Course Superintendent.  Areas of focus will be course set-up, chemical and fertilizer applications, irrigation set-up,diagnosis and repair,  course renovation and construction projects, managing/delegating daily crew tasks, assisting equipment manager with reel set-up,grinding, and adjustment.  * In winter months Dec-March we operate our Nordic Center,have extensive snow removal responsibilities, and maintain a section of snowmobile trail. This is a position that will require someone willing to work 50-55+ hours a week in the heat of the summer as well as in the winter months. With that in mind we are highly flexible with our schedules throughout the year. and vacation time use is permitted in  the summer, fall and winter.   The selected candidate will be expected to take on the Assistant Superintendent position within 12 months or be encouraged to advance their career elsewhere.  

By Roaring Fork Club, October 23 - updated November 6 - Basalt, Colorado

The Roaring Fork Club is nestled on 282 acres of rich land on either side of the Roaring Fork River between Basalt and Aspen, Colorado. This par-72, 7,312 yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is sculpted along the dramatic contours of the river valley, respect for the land and the fine outdoor tradition of golf is evident in the layout of the 18-hole golf course. The Roaring Fork Club is a Private Club located 20 minutes from renowned Aspen, Colorado in the charming town of Basalt. The Roaring Fork Club provides a lifestyle for those who seek the purest of golf, fishing, family, health and wellness.  Applicants can expect to work a significant number of hours to produce a world class golf course for our members and their guests. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Hand watering, fertilizer and chemical applications, various mowing tasks, course setup, management of small crews, various agronomic practices, snow removal, etc. 

By Woerner Agribusiness LLC, November 5 - updated November 5 - Ethel, Louisiana

Woerner Turf is a family-owned agribusiness company headquartered in Foley, Alabama. We have over 100 years of farming experience, and have spent 40 of those years specializing in the production of premium turf grasses. Woerner Turf has become an industry leader with numerous sod farms and landscape supply stores strategically placed in the Southeast for optimal supply of fresh sod. Our number one priority is providing customers with the best sod grasses, grass seed and landscape materials. We have landscape supply stores in: Mobile, AL, Baton Rouge, LA and Jacksonville, FL. In addition, sod can be picked up locally from our sod farms in: Baldwin County, AL, Vero Beach, FL, Ethel, LA and Donaldsonville, LA. Woerner Turf is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for its Ethel, LA farm.   POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct supervision to crew leads, laborers and mechanics.  Perform the farm manager’s duties in his absence   RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Confer with farm manager to evaluate weather and soil conditions, to develop plans and procedures, and to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides or cultivating techniques.  Inspect fields to determine condition and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding or harvesting. Assign duties to workers such as harvesting, mowing, spraying, and rolling of sod.  Observe workers to detect inefficient and unsafe procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary.  Review employees’ work to evaluate quality and quantity.  Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, and pest identification.  Drive and operate farm machinery such as tractors, trucks or harvesters in order to transport workers and supplies, or to cultivate and harvest fields.  Read inventory records, customer orders, and shipping schedules to determine required activities.  Investigate grievances and settle disputes to maintain harmony among workers.

By Luling Sport, November 1 - updated November 3 - Luling, Texas

A once in a lifetime opportunity exists for an ambitious turf grad to gain valuable experience in the construction, grow-in, and maintenance operations of a Kyle Franz design in Luling, Texas. The site is unique with an extensive network of ravines that run throughout the 1,100+ acres, surrounded by a working cattle ranch. Franz is recognized for creating innovative and highly acclaimed golf experiences. The project is deemed to blend design influence from Golden Age architecture with the Texas Hill Country landscape to provide firm, fast and elite conditioning. Membership will be local and national. It is expected to be an invitation-only membership with less than 10,000 rounds annually with no cart rounds. The vision is to create an everyday golf experience reflective of the finest in the United States catering to amateur golf. The golf course will also be featuring wall to wall zoysia with Stadium tee to green and Lazer on all putting surfaces. Early 2024 will feature final construction of Kyle Franz and early maintenance as well as construction of a second 18 hole golf course. There will be plenty of opportunities for personal growth to learn many different facets of golf construction and maintenance. An Assistant in Training’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, daily planning, assisting with fertilizer and chemical applications, management of Precision Aire units, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, and moisture management of turfgrass, amongst other needs.  A successful candidate will be a hard-working individual who will work alongside the interns and assistants to help build a team-oriented culture who works with a hands on approach to everything we do. 

By Inverness Club, October 11 - updated October 12 - Toledo, Ohio

Inverness Club is a Donald Ross designed 18-hole championship golf course located in Toledo, Ohio.  Inverness, which is recognized as a national historic landmark, opened in 1903.  Inverness has hosted four U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, two U.S. Senior Opens,  U.S. Amateur,  U.S. Junior Amateur, and the Solheim Cup.  Inverness is the only club to have hosted the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Senior Open,  and the U.S. Junior Amateur Championships.  Inverness is the home of the USGA Greens Section which was established prior to the 1920 U.S. Open.  The championship course underwent a major renovation in 2017 led by architect Andrew Green and will begin Phase II in the Spring of 2024. This includes a new irrigation system, additional bunkers, greens expansions, tee boxes, extensive drainage, etc..  Inverness Club looks forward to hosting the 2027 U.S. Women's Open and the 2029 U.S. Amateur.  Inverness is currently ranked 58th by Golf Digest. https://www.golfdigest.com/places-to-play/oh/inverness-club  Inverness is seeking motivated individuals willing to learn and be developed into a future Golf Course Superintendent.  Working along side experienced leader, John Zimmers, AITs will be exposed to all facets of day to day tasks necessary to maintaining a championship level club at the highest level.  Our mission here at Inverness Club is to develop your agronomic, management, and networking skills to gain the necessary experience needed to excel in a very competitive industry.  The AIT positions play a important role in our day to day operations and the individuals will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience with IPM management, leadership, record keeping, irrigation/water management, etc.  This is an opportunity for the right individual to take control of their career and excel at a very high level.    AITs will be involved with daily course setup and preparation.  You will perform mowing tasks of all our maintained turf.  Water management is vital with maintaining championship level conditions so gaining that experience will continue to help your development. You will have the opportunity to work with a new fleet of John Deere equipment.  AIT's will have exposure to all our cultural practices from topdressing to aerification techniques to IPM management which will lay a foundation for success in this industry. This role will expose you to the responsibilities of being a Superintendent and you will gain an understanding of the work necessary to achieve success.

By Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, October 11 - Langley, Washington

The AIT will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and his Assistant's in all aspects of golf course maintenance.  This position needs someone who is self-motivated, a team player, and comes to work every day with a desire to learn with a positive attitude.  Areas of intense training will include chemical and fertilizer applications, irrigation scheduling and maintenance, scouting, tournament and daily course preparation and routine maintenance.

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

The Assistant-In-Training reports to the Director of Golf Courses and works alongside the turf management team to provide championship conditions on both courses daily. The ideal candidate must be motivated with the desire to advance in the golf course maintenance industry. The AIT will assist in fertilization and chemical applications, water management, irrigation repair, and participate in the daily maintenance practices. The AIT will have the opportunity for advancement within the management team.

By Trump National Golf Club, October 4 - updated October 4 - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Our goal is to develop the Assistant in Training employee by providing an environment where you can learn and utilize your skills to become an elite Assistant Superintendent! This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to learn, network, and advance their career!   Job Responsibilities: - Assist the golf course superintendent and assistants with daily planning and scheduling. - Learn to manage and install Toro irrigation (SitePro & LTC Plus Satellites). Looking to potentially upgrade to Toro LYNX and LTC Pro / VP. - Assist with pesticide and fertilizer applications. - Learn how to properly calibrate fertilizer spreaders and sprayers. - Learn how to establish a sound fertilizer and pesticide program. - Monitor golf course playing conditions including greens moisture management. - Assist with golf course set-up, projects, and all other facets of the golf course operation.   Job Requirements: - Positive attitude, eager to learn, and dedicated to golf industry! - Willing to work as a team in an organized, high paced environment - Ability to listen and efficiently complete assigned tasks - Ability to multi-task while closely monitoring daily operations - Ability to prioritize and adjust to ever-changing conditions - Prefer a minimum commitment of 1-year+   Benefits: - Adidas uniforms - Free lunch provided daily at clubhouse - AITs may have the opportunity to work at a PGA Tour event - Golfing privileges - Holiday pay, sick pay, & vacation pay - Health, dental, and life insurance - 401k - Assist with helping the AIT obtain QAL   Golf Course Description: Trump National Golf Club - Los Angeles is an exclusive 18-hole golf course located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA approximately 30 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles. The course is perched upon the California cliffs and offers 180-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Trump National Golf Club - Los Angeles is always making capital improvements to better the property.  Thus there are always projects going on with the opportunity to learn other facets of golf course management! The Trump Golf portfolio currently consists of 12 exclusive properties in the United States as well as several international properties. The Trump Golf portfolio continues to grow as do the opportunities within the company for the right individual!  

By Nemacolin (Turfgrass Department), September 20 - FARMINGTON, Pennsylvania

Nemacolin, is home to two championship Pete Dye designs in Mystic Rock and Shepherd's Rock. Mystic Rock was a stop on the PGA Tour Schedule from 2000-2006, hosting the 84 Lumber Classic. Mystic is rated the number one public course in Pennsylvania and is ranked #88 by Golfweek in the Top 200 resort courses in America. We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual, to work along side our management staff and help manage our crew.

By El Niguel Country Club, September 8 - Laguna Niguel, California

 The candidate will be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and work closely with existing team members and management. The position is designed to help the candidate advance their career in turf. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Perform daily mowing tasks on the golf course.  Assist with rolling greens. Help with all aspects of bunker maintenance. Participate in daily course set-up and preparation. Help with all types of aerification and cultural practices. Help apply chemical/fertilizer applications and assist with equipment calibration. Help with irrigation and drainage installation, troubleshoot and repair potential problems. Learn all forms of watering on various playing surfaces. Efficiently lead groups in various tasks.