Assistant-in-Training

By Stock Farm Club, 7 hours ago - Hamilton, Montana

  Stock farm Club is a Tom Fazio designed championship golf course located in the picturesque Bitterroot valley, forty miles south of Missoula.  The Stock farm Club has been rated the #1 golf course in the state of Montana.  Expectations are high at the Stock farm and we expect a lot out of our AITs. We embrace the work hard, play hard mentality at the Stock Farm. Here in Western Montana we are surrounded by blue ribbon trout streams and vast areas of wilderness AITs can expect to be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and will play a major role on our team. AITs can expect to gain experience in crew management, irrigation maintenance and operation, scheduling, tournament preparation, budgeting.  AITs must be self motivated, detail oriented individuals that are aspiring to be superintendents in the turfgrass field.  

By Kinloch Golf Club, 13 hours ago - 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 EKWANOK COUNTRY CLUB, 12 hours ago - MANCHESTER, Vermont

Ekwanok Country Club is a private, 18-hole golf course located in beautiful Manchester, Vermont.  Ekwanok was designed by Walter Travis, in 1899.  This is a seasonal position and the employee typically works from early April until the end of December.  Weekends and the ability to work in all weather conditions is a must.  We have a small, seasoned crew where everyone gets involved in all aspects of high-end golf course maintenance.  

By Sherwood Country Club, Monday at 09:00 PM - THOUSAND OAKS, California

Sherwood Country Club is a 18 hole private Country Club located in the Santa Monica mountains 10 miles east of Malibu. We are seeking self-motivated and detail oriented candidate for AIT position that will be available February 2019. The job will include the following, working alongside senior Assistant to learn mower operation, pesticide and fertilizer application, topdressing long with aerification and will also be involved in spot watering and Irrigation maintenance. This position is full time and has the possibility to turn into a fulltime position as a senior Assistant.   Sherwood Country Club is a Jack Nicklaus Design signature golf course.  3 years ago the golf course went through a full renovation under Jack’s guidance and with all parts of the golf course being redone. The golf course was sand capped and regressed with bent grass Green, Fairways and tee’s with Rye grass roughs

By Fishers Island Club, January 2 - Fishers Island, New York

The Fishers Island Club is a private 18 hole seaside links course designed by Seth Raynor in 1927. With ocean views from every tee and every green the course is ranked in the Top 100 by every publication. The Course is currently ranked #9 in the US by Golf Week, #10 in the US and #17 in the World by Golf Digest, and #11 in the US and #19 in the World by Golf Magazine. This is a seasonal position that typically runs from March-December.

By The Riviera Country Club, Monday at 05:40 PM - Pacific Palisades, California

The candidate will be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and work 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 Barton Hills Country Club, Monday at 03:36 PM - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Barton Hills Country Club is a premier rated private country club located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will be celebrating its centennial this year. The Donald Ross designed golf course has recently completed several major improvement projects that include greens drainage, reconstruction and conversion to Pure Distinction bentgrass, tee construction,  bunker construction and bunker face conversion to turf type tall fescue, and an aggressive tree management program. It is a fast paced and highly active golf course with much emphasis placed on elevated course conditioning and member experiences. The assistant in training position is a developmental position for those individuals aspiring to become effective Assistant Golf Course Superintendents whom have already procured a degree in a related field or have acquired a comparable amount of experience and are looking to advance in the vocation.  The assistant in training performs a myriad of daily tasks pertaining to the upkeep and care of the golf course playing areas, clubhouse grounds, course hardscape structures, and cart paths.  Additionally the will complete special tasks that are normally assigned to assistant golf course superintendents such as applying fertilizers and chemicals, and course set up. Under the supervision of the management team they are to provide the golf course in the form and function accustomed by the membership as described in the adopted course standards document.  Duties to include but are not limited to:       §    Calibrating and applying fertilizers and chemicals under the directions of Assistant Golf Course Superintendents and Head Golf Course Superintendent §     Complete required record keeping of all applications required by local, state, and federal laws §     Complete tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of the automatic sprinkler and drainage systems under the direction of supervisors. §    Monitor and apply correct amounts of water via hand watering or irrigation system of all course playing areas §     Plan and complete special projects as directed and supervised by the Assistant Golf Course Superintendents and Head Golf Course Superintendent §     Complete daily course set up duties such as cutting cups, correct tee marker placement; trash removal, blowing playing surfaces, and trash collection. §     Complete walk mowing of greens, tees, and approaches. §    Complete push mowing of selected rough sites, bunker faces, and clubhouse grounds. §     Complete daily bunker maintenance using mechanical and hand rakes. §     Operates select machinery in the proper and safe manner to mow appropriate areas such as fairways, roughs, and bunker faces. §     Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, mowers, etc. after appropriate training. §     Complete timely trim work around trees, yardage plaques, and course hardware to provide a clean and neat appearance at all times. §     Aid in the care of the course’s ornamental plantings under the direction of the Staff Horticulturalist. §     Complete other related tasks as directed by supervisors.      

By Prairie Dunes Country Club, Monday at 01:24 PM - Hutchinson, Kansas

Prairie Dunes Country Club is a Perry and Press Maxwell designed course; it has been consistently ranked one of the top golf courses in America. 2017, Golf Digest ranked Prairie Dunes Country Club 29th as the Greatest Golf Courses in America. In recent years we have hosted the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship, the 2006 Men’s Senior Open Championship, and the 2002 Women’s U.S. Open Championship and the 114th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship.

By Meridian Hills Country Club, Saturday at 02:39 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 Clear Creek Tahoe, Friday at 04:49 PM - Carson City, Nevada

Clear Creek Tahoe is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant in Training position for the upcoming 2019 season.  This is an 8-9 month position starting in March or April and continuing through November with on-site housing available, and has the possibility of becoming a full time position.  The AIT will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Equipment manager, and will assist with managing the crew.  The AIT will be involved with all facets of golf course maintenance from daily course set-up, chemical applications and calibration, irrigation maintenance, and projects throughout the season. Clear Creek Tahoe is a private golf club and residential community located in the mountains on the east side of Lake Tahoe and was designed by Coore & Crenshaw.

By Trump National Golf Club, Friday at 03:42 PM - Jupiter, Florida

This prestigious private club in Jupiter, Florida is seeking an Assistant-in-Training to join our team. This hard-working, highly-motivated, team-oriented individual should be committed to their career and have the drive and desire to progress in the golf course industry.  The candidate must have a keen attention to detail and solid problem solving skills.  This position offers a great opportunity to gain valuable agronomic and project management experience at a high-end, private golf club.  The Assistant-in-Training will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistants while maintaining the 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus designed golf course.  The successful candidate will assist with daily course operations, fertilizer & chemical applications, water management & irrigation repairs, and project supervision.  The Assistant-in-Training will have a high level of responsibility with the opportunity for advancement.  Trump Golf is home to some of the most iconic golf properties and championship courses in the world.  Please visit www.trumpgolf.com for more information about Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter and others in the Trump portfolio.

By Oak Hill Country Club, Friday at 12:06 PM - Rochester, New York

Oak Hill Country Club is a 36-hole facility located in Rochester NY.  Both championship courses are designed by storied architect, Donald Ross, and the East Course is consistently ranked as a top 20 course in the country.    In 2019, Oak Hill will continue its tradition of hosting major championships as the Senior PGA Championship is set to return to the East Course.  One of the greatest venues for championship golf, Oak Hill is also scheduled to host the 2023 PGA Championship, and as Tiger Woods puts it, “It’s the hardest, fairest golf course we’ve ever played.” U.S. Amateur (1949, 1998), U.S. Open (1956, 1968, 1989), U.S. Senior Open (1984), PGA Championship (1980, 2003, 2013, 2023), Senior PGA Championship (2008, 2019), Ryder Cup (1995) In addition to the SPGA, Oak Hill will undergo an extensive restoration project led by architect Andrew Green starting in August of 2019.  This project will include the rebuilding of all greens and bunkers on the East Course as well as various other course improvement projects. An AIT at Oak Hill will be trained in all aspects of golf course management, with a focus on building the necessary skill set to take the next step in their career.  At Oak Hill, there is a strong emphasis on promoting from within, and placing assistants into superintendent roles.  In the past 15 years Oak Hill has placed 8 assistants into superintendent roles. Oakland Hills Country Club, Wannamoisett Country Club, Canterbury Golf Club, Greenwich Country Club, Roaring Fork Club, Brookside Country Club,  Golf Club of Avon, Nashawtuc Country Club    

By Pebble Beach Company, Friday at 12:06 AM - Del Monte Forest, California

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is coming to Spyglass Hill Golf Course.  Spyglass Hill GC is one of the host sites for the PGA Tour event.  Spyglass Hill is an 18 hole, public, Robert Trent Jones Sr. Design.  It is situated on the Central Coast of California in the Del Monte Forest in famed Pebble Beach, California.  Spyglass Hill consistently ranks among the top 100 golf courses on an annual basis.  It is one of the annual host sites of two PGA events, the Taylormade Pebble Beach Invitational and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.  Widely revered as one of the toughest courses in the world, the 1999 US Amateur boasted one of the highest scoring averages ever during the stroke play at 79+.  With the 2019 U.S. Open being hosted by Pebble Beach, this is a great opportunity to observe what it takes to ready a course for an event of this magnitude and get some US Open experience.   Assistants-in-training will be exposed to all aspects of golf course management including but not limited to: equipment operation, chemical and fertilizer applications, daily golf course set up, irrigation management, record keeping, and staff management. As part of the golf maintenance team, Assistants-in-training will work alongside the Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Golf Course Superintendents.

By The Club at Longview, Thursday at 12:44 PM - Waxhaw, North Carolina

The Assistant-in-Training will work closely with the golf course superintendent and the assistant superintendents in preparing the course on a daily basis for the enjoyment of our membership.  The primary focus of this position will be calibration of equipment, inventory of materials, record keeping, fertilizer applications and plant protectant applications made to the golf course.  This person will also be exposed to many of the cultural practices and course set up procedures that take place daily on the golf course.

By Oakland Hills Country Club, Thursday at 12:27 PM - 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 Carolina Golf Club, Thursday at 11:31 AM - Charlotte, North Carolina

The Assistant-In-Training will be an integral member of the golf course maintenance team and is expected to work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents with daily course setup procedures and maintenance, tournament preparation, fertilizer and plant protectant applications and calibrations, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, inventory control, project management and crew supervision.

By Pittsburgh Field Club, January 9 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Field Club is a full service 18-hole private country club, established in 1882, located just 8 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. "The Field Club", as it's known in Pittsburgh, hosted the 1937 PGA Championship, the 1959 Western Open, and is the annual host for the Frank Fuhrer Invitational. The current location was designed by Alexander Findlay in 1914.  In 2012 Keith Foster developed a master plan for the club.  In recent years we have executed a bunker and green surrounds renovation, fairway re-contouring, a complete driving range renovation, and just completed, a state of the art short game practice facility.  Future projects include tee and cart path renovations, and a new irrigation system. The Assistant-in-Training will work closely with the management team in carrying out all daily maintenance objectives. This is a great position for recent turf graduates.  We encourage December 18' and spring 19' graduates to apply as well.

By Cornerstone Club, January 9 - Montrose, Colorado

Cornerstone Golf Club is a Greg Norman Design, private/resort club, located at an elevation of 9000 ft near Montrose Colorado.  At it's opening in 2008, Cornerstone was rated #1 "Best New Private Club" by Golf Magazine and #2 "Best New Private Club" by Golfweek.  Now under new ownership, the Club has undergone an extensive reconstruction that involved the re-grassing of all 8.5 acres of Greens, Tees and Approaches, and full bunker renovation.   Cornerstone Golf Club is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong irrigation maintenance experience, as well as Chemical/Fertilizer application experience.  With the help of many valuable resources at their discretion, the right candidate for this position will be an independent starter but capable of leading small labor forces on irrigation projects at times.  Rainbird experience is preferred but not required. Electrical troubleshooting with Rainbird components is also a benefit.  The selected individual must be hands-on and detail oriented in all maintenance and repairs.  When not involved in irrigation maintenance, this individual will be utilized in chemical and fertilizer applications, as well as staff supervision. Our equipment fleet features Toro spray equipment with Geo Link technology.  This position will give the proper candidate the background to become a successful Assistant Superintendent in the private golf market.   Responsible to Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Assist in nightly scheduling of Rainbird Cirrus Central Control. Perform daily maintenance, including leak repair, of all in ground system plumbing. Perform daily adjustments and system checks of Rainbird heads numbering 3200. Responsible for daily service, maintenance of 2 pump stations. Responsible for daily monitoring, operation of transfer pump to secure water levels. Perform accurate daily irrigation, transfer logs. Regularly supervises small labor force special projects.  Responsible for all spring time start up and winter blow out of system with staff assistance. Responsible for all non golf course irrigation, including clubhouse and cabin landscapes. Maintains inventory levels for all irrigation hardware. Perform chem/fert applications with Toro Geo Link System Perform snow removal and winter recreation maintenance.

By Inverness Club, January 7 - Toledo, Ohio

Inverness Club is looking to add several hard working, career oriented individuals to our grounds staff. We are in the final stages of a full course renovation including 3 new holes, 5 new USGA greens, all new bunkers, greens expansions, tree removal, new tees, new 2 acre irrigation reservoir and a state of the art pump station to prepare for future championships. Inverness Club has been the host to 4 U.S. Opens, 2 PGA Championships, 2 U.S. Senior Opens, and is preparing for the 2019 U.S. Junior Amateur and the 2021 Solheim Cup. As an A.I.T. at Inverness Club you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as a turf professional, amongst our well experienced staff and golf course superintendent John Zimmers.

By The International Golf Club, December 10, 2018 - Bolton, Massachusetts

The International is a private club with two 18-hole championship golf courses (The Oaks and The Pines). The Oaks is a Tom Fazio design and The Pines is a Geoffrey Cornish and Robert Trent Jones Sr. design. The Oaks has bentgrass tees and fairways with L93 USGA greens and The Pines has Poa/bent tees and fairways with push-up Poa/bent greens.  

By High Hampton Resort, January 9 - Cashiers, North Carolina

High Hampton Resort is located in Western North Carolina. The resort is under new ownership is going through major renovation and re-development of the resort including the historic inn and along with new home development sites. Presently a new 18 hole Tom Fazio designed golf course is under construction with a completion date in 2020. This includes a new golf maintenance facility with construction starting before spring of 2019. The equipment will be mostly new and phased in as golf course comes on-line and opens. (www.highhamptonclub.com) The assistant-in -training must have a desire to learn and also be a team player. He or she will work along side the assistant superintendent to help ready the course for the opening in 2020. That being said he or she will have the opportunity to a wide variety of experiences from the installation of a irrigation system, bunker construction, managing a small crew/project along with the general growing in of a new golf course which includes the reasons and why fertilizers and chemicals are applied to ready the course for opening. He or she will  be exposed to unique growing environment here in WNC.  If he or she has the drive and desire to do what ever it takes to help the management team with the completion and maintenance of the course.  The turf management team will help you further your knowledge so you can grow in this profession and reach your goals.         

By Chicago Highlands Club, January 8 - Westchester, Illinois

Chicago Highlands Club is a private, family oriented club located 15 miles outside of downtown Chicago.  The Arthur Hills designed links style layout is reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands and is unlike any other course in the Chicagoland area.  The course features A-4 bentgrass grown on USGA greens, and authority bentgrass on tees and fairways for a total of 55 acres of bentgrass.    Approximatley 60 acres of bluegrass rough and 90 acres of "native" fescue round out the property.   We are looking to add dedicated, career minded individuals to the turf maintenance team.  The ideal candidate is one who welcomes a challenge and seeks out responsibility.  This is an entry level management position where agronomic, organization, and communication skills will be developed with the ultimate goal of upward movement.    The primary functions of the AIT position is to manage and execute a comprehensive IPM program (to include chemical & fertilizer calibrations and applications, record keeping, inventory management, scouting, and making recommendations based on observations), and to facilitate the implementation of the overall agronomic plans as set forth by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.  The AIT will coordinate with the Assistant Superintendent on a daily basis and will have opportunities to hone managerial skills through special projects and small group supervision on a regular basis with progressively increasing responsibilities.  

By Red Ledges, January 8 - Heber City, Utah

Energize your career at Utah's premier Mountain Community. Learn the skills to be an Assistant Superintendent anywhere in the World. Work directly with Pat Christoffer (Director of Agronomy) building agronomic programs. Gain Self-Confidence Leading and Managing. Work with great people in a fun, caring, and honest work environment.

By Wequetonsing Golf Club & Gulf Stream Golf Club, January 8 - Harbor Springs, Michigan

The golf course maintenance teams at Gulf Stream Golf Club and Wequetonsing Golf Club have partnered to create a unique and invaluable job experience. The right candidate will gain experience on a wide variety of playing surfaces. Gulf Stream Golf Club is located in Delray Beach, FL and was originally designed by Donald J. Ross and opened in 1924. The golf club sits directly between the Atlantic Ocean and the intracoastal waterway.  Wequetonsing Golf Club is designed by Robert and James Foulis, established in 1896, and is located in Harbor Springs, MI in close proximity to Lake Michigan. There are very few opportunities that provide both warm season and cool season agronomic experience all wrapped into one package. The goal of the program is to provide potential candidates with a variety of experiences through on the job training.  The first leg will take place at Wequetonsing GC where the candidate will experience a full season of cool season turfgrass management at a renowned club in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan.  The candidate will gain knowledge in Spring course preparations, mid-season management practices, Fall conditioning and Winter preparations on acreage comprised of mixed cool season turfgrass species.  The candidate will have a key role within our team and be exposed to a great variety of responsibilities including fertility applications, hydraulic irrigation system programming and repair, small project planning and execution, and tournament preparation.  Seasonal goals will be discussed with the individual upon the start of the term which will determine the emphasis of the experience.  This portion will begin in mid/late April and carry through mid-October.           The second leg of experience will begin at Gulf Stream GC where the candidate will work through the heart of the golf season in South Florida at one of the most prestigious clubs in the area. Experience will be gained on in-season preparations and cultural practices for a variety bermuda turf. Additionally, there will be opportunities to gain experience with HDPE and PVC piping along with Toro Lynx central irrigation control. There will be opportunities to operate some of the latest turf equipment along with tournament planning, and course setup. This portion of the experience is designed to be a 6-month long opportunity and would run from mid-October through mid-April.

By Pequabuck Golf Club, January 3 - Pequabuck, Connecticut

The assistant-in-training or intern will work along side the superintendent, mechanic, and crew. This position is hands on and will afford you the opportunity to learn and develop the skills required to become an Assistant or head Superintendent. Some of the responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, managing/leading the crew, irrigation maintenance, chemical and fertilizer applications/record keeping, water management, and planting/maintaining ornamental beds. Additionally, this person will assist in daily maintenance operations including, but not limited to mowing/grooming, sand trap repair/maintenance, topdressing, and course setup. As the grounds staff, we are dedicated to providing the best possible conditions to our members and guests on a daily basis. We are a very hands on, and a tight knit crew, who enjoy working together. We are looking for someone to join our team, who is motivated to learn, loves the game of golf, and enjoys working outside. **This is a seasonal position** (April-December)