Golf Course Assistant-In-Training
Job Details
Provide experience and guidance for an individual’s growth and promotion in the golf course industry. Collaboratively work with the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant and/or Associate Superintendent to execute an all-inclusive golf course maintenance program for two 18-hole championship golf courses. Participate in a diverse range of activities involved in daily golf course maintenance and numerous course improvement projects. Work closely with and report to the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Associate and/or Assistant Superintendent. Oversee regular and temporary hourly staff.
Functionally Supervisory Responsibilities - 25%
Assist with scheduling and work assignments of regular, temporary non-student and student maintenance employees to ensure good, playable conditions, and cost control. Work alongside, train and supervise employees in equipment operation and golf course maintenance. Maintain accurate daily log book of completed task for the day.
Maintenance Operations - 40%
Together with the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Associate and/or Assistant Superintendent, Collaborate on and execute an all-inclusive golf course maintenance plan for two Championship 18-hole golf courses. Work with and Manage daily golf course turf maintenance and related projects (includes drainage mowing, turf maintenance, chemical applications, irrigation, tree and shrub maintenance, golf course aesthetics). Discuss critical-path decisions affecting the playability of the course and evaluate recommendations with the Superintendent. Develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with athletics crew, agronomy and physical facilities staffs, and outside vendors.
Spraying applications - 20%
Acquire knowledge and skill for pesticide and application methods for golf courses. Routinely inspect golf course to assess need for pesticide herbicide, fungicide, group control, chemical balance, quantity, and location of all appropriate and necessary chemical applications and evaluate recommendations with the Superintendent. Maintain complete and accurate records.
Maintenance Shop Operations - 10%
Collaboratively with Superintendent and/or Associate/Assistant Superintendent, maintenance and shop operations by: repair and upkeep of equipment within approved budget, developing multi-year plan for maintenance equipment purchase, trade-in and salvage. Learn all aspects of equipment repair and maintenance, i.e. grinding, lapping, adjusting infield diagnosis and clear concise communication to mechanic. Ability to adjust to equipment failures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent - 5%
Learn how to develop and manage annual budgets. Collaborate with Superintendent and/or Associate/Assistant Superintendent and outside constituencies such as NCAA and USGA to meet specifications of tournaments. Participate in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days, and trade shows. Subject to 24 hour call-backs.
