Assistant-in-Training (AIT)
Job Details
The Club at Holliday Farms is a premier private golf community situated on the northwest side of Indianapolis in Zionsville, Indiana. Opened in June 2021, the facility features a Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole Par 3 course, and expansive practice facilities.
Our agronomic specifications feature state-of-the-art infrastructure and premium playing surfaces:
Greens: Pure Distinction Bentgrass
Tees & Fairways: Crystal Bluelinks Bentgrass
Rough: Turf-Type Tall Fescue
Irrigation: Toro 2-wire Lynx central control system with Infinity heads
Role Description
The Assistant-in-Training (AIT) position is an immersive operational management role designed to bridge formal turf education and an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent role. Working directly alongside Superintendent Nate Brown and the assistant management team, the AIT will gain extensive experience in high-end private club conditioning, advanced turfgrass management, and crew leadership.
This position offers hands-on leadership responsibilities, targeted professional mentoring, and active exposure to all facets of agronomic operations.
Job Benefits
Base Pay: $20.00 / hour (Full-time status with overtime pay eligibility)
Annual Reviews: Annual compensation and performance evaluations with raise potential
Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO (accruing at 4 hours per pay period)
Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
Education & Conferences: Fully funded travel, lodging, and registration for the annual GCSAA Conference & Trade Show and Indiana Green Expo (IGE)
Association Dues: National GCSAA and local chapter membership dues fully paid
Staff Perks: Provided uniforms, ProShop merchandise discounts, and discounted clubhouse meals
Golf Privileges: Free playing privileges at Holliday Farms and participation in MRTF / IGCSA golf events
Bonuses: Eligible for year-end and holiday performance bonuses
Job Requirements
Career Ambition: A strong desire to learn, lead, and advance within the golf course management profession.
Physical Demands: Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, extended seasonal hours, and lift up to 50 lbs in outdoor weather conditions.
Salary Range
$20 per hour
Availability
Application Details
Nate Brown
Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Holliday Farms
Email: nate.brown@hollidayfarmszionsville.com
Address: 3950 Club Ridge Estates, Zionsville, IN 46077
