Assistant in Training (Golf Couse Maintenance)

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent, Lead Assistant, Full-Time Staff
Rate of Pay: $23.00 - $25.00
Employment Status: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate

Job Summary: The Assistant in Training (AIT) position is for individuals with limited golf course experience looking to become full-time turf management professionals. The AIT will work with Superintendent, Lead Assistant and all full-time staff to help grow and learn all essential skills required to work on a golf course while creating a path for advancement within our organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work hand-in-hand with the Superintendent and Lead Assistant to develop and implement agronomic programs.
• Assist in all aspects of golf course mowing.
• Safely participate in fertilizer and chemical applications. Learn to calibrate both fertilizer spreaders and sprayers. Assist in maintaining proper record-keeping and inventory levels while producing monthly usage reports.
• Water resource management; learn hand-watering, irrigation troubleshooting, and repair fundamentals.
• Technology; EZ Pins hole location management software, Playbooks pesticide record keeping. Toro GPS Sprayer technology.
• Involved in the daily course setup and inspection.
• Assist in tree management practices, i.e., removals, pruning.
• Access to continuing education and dues for local and national associations.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored correctly.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience working on a golf course or landscape-type position
• Excellent verbal communication
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Potential Transitional Housing ( This position offers no permanent housing)
• Holiday Bonus
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% Company Match
• 100% of Individual Health Insurance Covered
• Earn Time Off 1 week off during the Christmas shutdown
• Paid Sick Time
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Uniforms & Pro shop credit for clothing
• Golfing Privileges
• Dues paid for both GCSAA and Cape Cod GCSAA.

To apply, email cover letter, resume and references to Eric Strzepek at estrzepek@ccngolf.org or fill out the application form by clicking the button.