Assistant in Training Myopia Hunt Club 2027

Assistant-in-Training (AIT)

Myopia Hunt Club | South Hamilton, Massachusetts

Myopia Hunt Club

Founded in 1875, Myopia Hunt Club is a historic private club located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles north of Boston. Myopia holds a distinguished place in golf history, having hosted four of the first thirteen U.S. Open Championships. Today, the club is recognized among Golf Digest's Top 100 Golf Courses in the United States.

Beyond its championship golf course, Myopia offers a unique country club experience featuring three polo fields, seven Har-Tru tennis courts, four paddle courts, two racquetball courts, a swimming pool, kennels, and stables.

Myopia is committed to maintaining championship playing conditions while fostering a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.

Position Overview

The Assistant-in-Training (AIT) position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop the technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership skills necessary for a successful career in golf course management and turfgrass maintenance.

Working directly with the Golf Course Superintendent and management team, the AIT will gain experience in all aspects of golf course operations, including agronomy, irrigation, water management, crew leadership, and daily course maintenance.

Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

The AIT will gain hands-on experience in:

• Daily golf course preparation, setup, and maintenance.
• Irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Water management, moisture monitoring, and hand watering.
• Chemical, plant protectant, and fertilizer calibration and application.
• Greens, tees, and collar mowing.
• Aerification and seasonal cultural practices.
• Record keeping and agronomic reporting.
• Small crew supervision and leadership.

2027 Capital Projects & Special Opportunities

The 2027 season offers an especially unique opportunity to gain experience in large-scale golf course construction and restoration. The AIT will work alongside the management team on several major projects, including:

• Completion of a new golf course maintenance facility in the spring.
• Beginning of a comprehensive golf course restoration in August, working alongside world-renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse.
• Greens and fairway expansions and renovations.
• Complete bunker reconstruction.
• New tee construction.

These projects will provide valuable exposure to golf course architecture, construction, project coordination, and restoration while offering experience beyond traditional daily maintenance operations.

Position Details

We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and hardworking individual with a genuine interest in golf course maintenance and turfgrass management.

Start dates are flexible to accommodate the candidate's availability.

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain meaningful experience at a nationally recognized golf facility while developing the foundation for a successful career in golf course management.

Join the Myopia Hunt Club team and be part of an exciting period of growth, restoration, and continued excellence.