Assistant-in-Training Jobs

By Westhaven Golf Club, Friday at 05:26 PM - Franklin , Tennessee

Westhaven Golf Club is an 18 hole private golf club located in Franklin, TN just south of Nashville. We are looking for a hard working, self motivated individual to join our team as an assistant-in-training. The golf club opened for play in 2010 is part of the fast growing Westhaven community! We have bentgrass greens, Zorro zoysia collars and fairways, and Bermuda tees and fairways. The assistant in training will be involved with all aspects of course maintenance. 

By Palm Beach Country Club, Thursday at 01:31 AM - Palm Beach, Florida

The AIT position at the exclusive Palm Beach Country Club is an entry level management position. Newly graduated students are encouraged to apply. Applicants that feel they have the ability to advance in the profession are encouraged to apply. Assistants in training will work closely with course Superintendent and Assistant for daily course preparations. AIT's will be exposed to and are responsible for moisture management, mowing, sprayer and spreader calibration, fertilizer and pesticide applications and proper record keeping.

By Shelter Harbor Golf Club, May 10 - Charlestown, Rhode Island

Shelter Harbor Golf Club is a Hurdzan-Fry design that features an 18-hole, par-71 championship course, a 9-hole par-3 course and a 20 acre practice facility. The course is spread out over 400+ acres of rugged, rocky terrain. The grass varieties at SHGC include: greens are Greenwich Velvet bentgrass on straight sand, bentgrass tees and fairways, fine fescue/bluegrass rough and fescue/bluestem native areas. AIT's will be involved in all aspects of maintaining the golf course to the highest level. Particular areas of focus will be small crew management, plant protectant and fertilizer calibration and application, hand-watering, course set up, etc.    

By Glencoe Golf Club, May 8 - Glencoe, Illinois

The Glencoe Golf Club is a highly regarded public golf course that strives to offer private club conditions. The AIT will work closely with the Superintendent on a daily basis as well as with the crew. The AIT will help in training and leading of crew members during day to day maintenance as well as course projects. Will gain experience in tee and bunker restoration, landscape planting, and decorative stone work. This is a FULL TIME YEAR ROUND POSITION WITH BENEFITS.

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 Oak Hill Country Club, May 6 - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Oak Hill Country Club, located in Fitchburg, MA is a private 18 hole club with a rich golfing tradition.  The course was designed by Donald Ross and is in the beginning stages of implementing a Master Plan drafted by Ron Prichard and Tyler Rae.   Club improvement projects are scheduled to coincide with the club hosting the 2021 Massachusetts Open during its centennial year.   The Assistant In Training will be involved in all aspects of maintaining and improving an 18 hole private club.  The position is targeted to those candidates interested in advancing their careers in golf course management.  While there will be opportunity to develop new skills including crew management, equipment maintenance, and decision making, the position is hands on, including daily tasks such as mowing, watering, fertilizing, and projects.  This could be an ideal position for a professional looking to gain managerial and project experience. 

By Oakland Hills Country Club, May 5 - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Oakland Hills Country Club is a Donald Ross designed 36 hole, private club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan established in 1916. The South Course is ranked #17 in Golf Digest and has hosted 17 major championships including the 2004 Ryder Cup and 6 U.S. Opens.  Oakland Hills has contracted Gil Hanse to implement a master plan for their South Course with work beginning in the fall of 2019. This work will include renovating all greens to USGA specifications, bunkers, tees, fairways, irrigation, drainage, tree removal and re-grassing to new and improved bentgrass varieties.

By TPC Sugarloaf, May 2 - Duluth, Georgia

TPC Sugarloaf offers 27 holes of private golf designed by Greg Norman located within the gated community of Sugarloaf Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. TPC Sugarloaf’s featured 18 holes, The Stables and The Meadows, are accented by tree-lined Zeon zoysia fairways, streams, lakes, and hills. TPC Sugarloaf also features The Pines course, a third nine that is slightly shorter in distance, but every bit as compelling as the original pair. TPC Sugarloaf is also host to the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic.  The Club is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation of the entire golf course, including re-grassed tees, fairways, and greens, state-of-the-art irrigation system, PermaEdge bunkering and many other upgrades on-course.  TPC Sugarloaf is currently seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training Responsibilities include: Ensuring proper pesticide/fertilizer application and calibration Irrigation repair and maintenance Ultra-dwarf bermudagrass management Basic budget experience and product inventory Small crew management   Qualified candidates will have the following: Computer and organizational skills Strong attention to detail, passion for excellence and a great attitude A desire to advance within the turfgrass 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 Chicago Golf Club, April 23 - Wheaton, Illinois

Chicago Golf Club is the oldest 18 hole golf course in the United States and is currently ranked #14 in the nation. Constructed by C.B. Macdonald in 1892 and later renovated by Seth Raynor, Chicago Golf Club holds very classic and unique design principals that have been maintained for over a century. Additionally, Chicago Golf Club is one of the five founding clubs to establish the USGA and has hosted many championships, most recently the 2018 inaugural U.S. Women's Senior Open. As an A.I.T. you will be heavily relied on to aid the Superintendent and Assistant with daily maintenance, management of the crew, development of the interns and the overall improvement of our operation. Our goal is to have you be Assistant ready when you leave. Tasks will include but are not limited to; Mowing of all surfaces Spray applications and tank mixing Fertilizer application and calibration Irrigation troubleshooting and repair Hand watering all playing surfaces at a championship level Drainage projects Operation of every piece of equipment on site Scheduling daily assignments for a crew of 30 Lastly, we strive to provide our membership with championship playing conditions on a daily basis. You will be introduced to aggressive agronomic practices and a proactive disease/pest management program to sustainably provide supreme playing conditions on greens, approaches and fairways.

By Country Club of Naples, April 18 - Naples, Florida

Looking for a team player to join the Country Club of Naples.  Position is open because the former guy is now my #2 Assistant.  I like to use this position as a means to train my up and comers.  You'll be spraying, doing irrigation, special projects....don't get hung up on the title, you'll be doing everything.  So if you are looking for a place to grow, learn and become more.... send me your resume.  

By El Macero Country Club, April 16 - El Macero , California

El Macero CC is a quality private club located near Davis, Ca. Looking for someone with a passion for the industry and a desire to move up within the department operation and potentially within the company. EMCC is a Troon managed facility and is committed to continuing to improve the property.

By North Hills Country Club, April 15 - Manhasset, New York

Quote North Hills Country Club is seeking an Assistant-In-Training to add to our maintenance staff.   The AIT will assist the superintendent and other assistants in the care and management of this 147 are property.  Candidate will perform tasks such as mowing, course setup, disease and insect scouting, application of pesticides and fertilizers, etc.  North Hills Country Club is located 20 miles east of New York City right off the Long Island Expressway.  It is a poa/bent hilly parkland style golf course built in the 1960's and designed by Robert Trent Jones.  The course recently renovated green surrounds including new bunkers (with the BBB system installed), updated irrigation for greens and surrounds as well as drainage and other projects.   Summer golf course maintenance staff peaks at 20 employees and a winter staff of 7.   NHCC has an active membership and annually records 25,000 rounds per year.  The maintenance equipment fleet is very good with lots of new pieces.  

By Shore Lodge/Whitetail, April 13 - McCall, Idaho

Whitetail Club is currently seeking a self motivated, detail oriented candidate to apply for an Assistant-in-Training position available for this upcoming 2019 season.  This individual will work alongside the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent to learn the ins and outs of running a large 18 hole operations and the leadership it entails. Jobs will include but are not limited to daily course setup, mower operations, fertilizer and pesticide calibration and application, irrigation maintenance and repair, hand watering, topdressing, aerification, as well as helping with the management of the crew. This job is for the full 2019 season and has the possibility to turn into a full-time position.  Please send resume and cover letter when applying.   Whitetail is a private 18 hole golf course located in the West Central Mountains of McCall, Idaho. 

By The Hollows GC, March 28 - Montpelier, Virginia

The Hollows operates with a small crew, this person will be a key member of the property’s golf course maintenance team.   The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Owner/Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including but not limited to the clubhouse and maintenance complex. Responsible for all phases of golf course maintenance as directed by Superintendent Supervises certain members of maintenance department as needed and instructed by Superintendent Issues written and oral instructions to maintenance personnel; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures Perform related duties as assigned

By Key West Golf Club, March 20 - Key West, Florida

The 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 New Albany Country Club, April 7 - 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 Palo Alto Hills GCC, April 4 - Santa Cruz, California

Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club is a 18 hole private Country Club located in the hills of Silicon Valley. We are seeking a turf related individual who is looking to expand his or her knowledge on maintaining a championship caliber facility.  Construction will begin this Fall on renovating the entire with USGA built greens and new irrigation install.  

By Martis Camp Club, April 1 - Truckee, California

Martis Camp is currently seeking self motivated, detail oriented candidate to apply for an Assistant in Training position available for this upcoming 2019 season.  These individuals will work alongside the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and the Senior Assistant Superintendent to learn the ins and outs of running a large 18 hole operations and the leadership it entails. Jobs will include but are not limited to daily course setup, mower operations, fertilizer and pesticide calibration and application, irrigation maintenance and repair, hand watering, topdressing, aerification, as well as helping with the management of the crew. This job is for the full 2019 season and has the possibility to turn into a fulltime position.  Please send resume and cover letter when applying. Martis Camp is a private residential community located in north Lake Tahoe. The Tom Fazio designed golf course has Penn A4 putting surfaces, Dominant Plus bentgrass tees, and Kentucky bluegrass fairways.

By St. Clair Country Club , April 1 - Upper St. Clair , Pennsylvania

By Somerset Hills Country Club, March 29 - 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 Ipswich Country Club, March 29 - Ipswich, Massachusetts

Ipswich Country Club is an 18 hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Ipswich CC also features a 3.5 acre driving range and a 2.5 acre short game area. Ipswich CC is managed by ClubCorp management company. Employee would be involved in all aspects of golf course management with an emphasis on the skills required to become a first assistant superintendent. Individual will also be responsible for daily repair and upkeep of a Toro LTC irrigation system. Duties would include head troubleshooting and adjustments, basic repair to the system, and head leveling. A great entry level position with good opportunity for advancement at Ipswich Country Club or in the ClubCorp management family. This is a year round position.

By Trump National Golf Club, March 29 - Briarcliff Manor, New York

Trump National Golf Club is a Jim Fazio design and is located 30 minutes north of NYC in Westchester County. The property consists of an 18 hole golf course, practice facility, clubhouse, 4 tennis courts, pool and 16 townhouses. This position is an excellent opportunity for learning and growth within the ever-growing Trump Golf portfolio. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of turf management including: spraying, water management, budgeting, staff management, daily planning and record keeping/reporting. The assistant will work closely with the superintendent, lead assistants, mechanic and a crew of approximately 16 during the season. 2 positions available Spray technician/Irrigation technician

By Elmhurst Country Club, March 28 - moscow , Pennsylvania

Elmhurst Country Club is a private club located outside of Scranton, Pa. We are searching for an AIT/Foreman that will play a key part in our leadership team. Responsibilities of the individual will include staff management, irrigation repair/maintenance, and fertilizer and pesticide applications. This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently involved in a turf school program or has future plans to attend turf school to advance their career in the golf course industry. You will gain valuable leadership skills and experiences that will prepare you for the future.

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.