Assistant In Training
Job Details
Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.
Yellowstone Club’s Golf Course Maintenance department is currently seeking candidates for an Assistant in Training.
Position Description:
The Assistant in Training (AiT) reports directly to the Assistant Superintendents, as well as the Superintendent. The AiT participates in the routine maintenance of the golf course greens, bunkers, tees, fairways, rough native areas and cart paths. They are involved with the supervision and training of the interns and crew members; organizes and leads the application of all fertilizers and chemicals on all areas of the golf course. This position is designed to help the candidate advance their career in the turfgrass industry and prepare them to become Assistant Superintendent.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assists in oversite and inspection of all areas of the course including greens, tees, fairways, rough and native areas
- Applies fertilizer and pesticides; calibrates application equipment; completes pre-mix spray sheets and record-keeping
- Assists with irrigation maintenance including charge-up, fall blow-out, daily scheduling, basic repairs and additions
- Performs morning course set-up (cup cutting and tee service) and crew training
- Management of small crews and projects
- Moisture management on greens and tees using POGO moisture meters and applies supplemental water as needed
- Daily job board set up using Tasktracker and GreenkeeperApp data entry
- Winter amenity maintenance including ice rink, tubing hills, snowshoe trails, and some snow removal
Job Benefits
Free transportation to and from Bozeman
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid annual membership in local and national GCSAA
Paid educational training and certificates
Discounted Ski Pass
Employee Ski Days
Complimentary shift meals
401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
End of season Employee Appreciation Day and retail sale
Job Requirements
Ability to train others on chemical applications and equipment use
Self-starter with initiative, ability and willingness to be a continual learner, and have a keen eye for detail
Basic knowledge of golf course maintenance practices
An interest in the game of golf is preferred
Successful completion, at a minimum, of 1 professional internship
A degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management