Assistant in Training

Join Our Team
We are seeking a dependable, motivated, and team-oriented Assistant in Training to join our Golf Course Maintenance team. This position is designed for an individual who wants to develop the knowledge, leadership skills, and practical experience necessary to pursue a career in golf course management.

The Assistant in Training will work alongside our experienced management team and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of maintaining exceptional playing conditions and beautiful course grounds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate
about turfgrass management, enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in producing highquality work, and wants to grow into a leadership role within the golf course industry. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Success in this role comes from working well with others, paying close attention to detail, following established procedures, and consistently delivering quality results in a fast-paced environment.

About Grandfather Golf & Country Club

Grandfather Golf & Country Club is a private, family-oriented club nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The Club features 36 championship golf holes and offers an exceptional experience for members and their families. Open from May through October, Grandfather is committed to providing outstanding course conditions, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere built around family, tradition, and excellence.

Our Golf Course Maintenance team takes great pride in delivering championship-level playing conditions every day. Through teamwork, attention to detail, and a shared commitment to excellence, we create an exceptional golfing experience that reflects the Club's reputation as one of the premier private golf destinations in the Southeast.

What You Will Learn
This position provides an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the agronomic and operational aspects of managing a cool-season golf facility. Working closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and management team, the Assistant in Training will gain hands-on experience in:
• Crew Management: Learn how to effectively lead, organize, schedule, and manage a 35-person golf course maintenance crew.
• Chemical and Pesticide Applications: Develop an understanding of responsible
chemical and pesticide use, including application practices, safety, regulations,
calibration, and record keeping.
• Moisture Management: Learn irrigation management, water conservation, soil
moisture monitoring, and strategies for maintaining optimal turf health and playing conditions.
• Budgeting and Planning: Gain experience with annual budgeting, purchasing,
resource allocation, forecasting, project planning, and managing the financial
aspects of golf course maintenance.
• Cool-Season Agronomy: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the agronomic practices required to manage cool-season turfgrass throughout the growing season.
• Overall Golf Course Management: Gain practical knowledge of fertility, pest
management, irrigation, cultural practices, turf health, course preparation, weather impacts, and the many other agronomic decisions involved in managing a championship golf facility.
• Leadership and Communication: Develop the leadership, communication,
organization, and decision-making skills necessary to advance in the golf course
management profession.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent and management team with daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Help supervise, organize, and direct the work of the golf course maintenance team.
• Maintain tees, greens, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscaped areas.
• Operate and care for golf course maintenance equipment safely and responsibly.
• Mow, trim, edge, rake bunkers, and perform daily course setup duties.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Assist with irrigation scheduling and moisture management throughout the golf course.
• Plant, prune, fertilize, and maintain turf, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Assist with chemical and pesticide applications in accordance with label
requirements, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and other cultural turf practices as directed.
• Assist with fertility and plant-protection programs.
• Monitor turf conditions and communicate agronomic concerns and course issues promptly.
• Maintain and clean maintenance equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Follow daily work schedules, maintenance standards, and safety procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors and fellow team members to complete assigned
projects efficiently.
• Help prepare the course for tournaments, special events, and daily member play.
• Assist with offseason improvement projects, including course renovations,
landscape enhancements, equipment maintenance, construction projects, and other Club initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Why Join Grandfather?
At Grandfather Golf & Country Club, you'll become part of a dedicated team that takes pride in creating one of the finest golf experiences in the country. This position offers more than a job in golf course maintenance—it provides an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and develop the skills necessary to become a successful golf course superintendent.

We value teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, and a positive work environment where every employee's contribution makes a difference. If you are motivated to learn, interested in cool-season agronomy, and excited about developing your leadership skills while helping maintain championship-level golf course conditions, we'd love to welcome you to our team.