Assistant in Training

Description

The AIT works under the director of agronomy and assistant golf course superintendents in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities include delegating work assignments, overseeing daily course maintenance and inspecting course conditions.

• Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of equipment.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
• Supervises special projects and labor crews.
• Reports golf course conditions to director of Agronomy and assistant superintendents.
• Performs Course set up prior to play.
• Irrigation repair and maintenance.
• Applies pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and other chemicals at appropriate times to maintain excellent conditions on the golf course, in the absence of the spray technician.
• Calibration of spray equipment.
• Documents all chemical applications under the supervision of the assistant superintendent.
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planning, cultivating, pruning 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.
• 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.
• Requires a degree in turf management or related field. Will consider applicants on track to graduate in 1 to 2 semesters.
• Prefers a minimum of 1 years golf course maintenance supervisor experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.