Assistant-in-Training
Bethpage State Park has five – 18 Hole courses that host hundreds of thousands of golfers each year. The Black Course has hosted two US Opens, two FedEx Cup Barclays Tournaments, the 2019 PGA Championship and in 2025 will host the biggest event in golf, the Ryder Cup. In 2025 we will be laser focused to prepare the Black Course to be in peak condition in September for the Ryder Cup. You will be part of the agronomic preparations and also see the build out begin in May and all the details and moving parts associated with hosting a major tournament. In addition to the core maintenance practices needed to maintain and prepare the Black Course the selected candidate will gain experience applying pesticides and fertilizer, hand watering, assist with irrigation repairs and every facet of preparation for our historic event. Post Ryder Cup the restoration of areas from the Ryder Cup buildout will be similar to a grow-in with areas, including tees and fairways, prepared for sod and seed. New housing onsite offers great convenience, very close to Farmingdale Village and other amenities.
Educational Requirements
Completion of Agronomy related education, whether Certificate, 2 or 4 year degree.
Experience Requirements
Candidates should be competent in most areas of daily course preparation, for example, comfortable with walk behind and riding mowers, rollers, course set up. Experience beyond that, such as hand watering, applying pesticides and fertilizers, operating aeration and topdress equipment is preferred.
Job Benefits
The opportunity to be part of the team that presents Bethpage Black to the world next September for an event held only every 4 years in the United States is an amazing opportunity. Being here during the Ryder Cup will also allow for aspiring turf professionals to network with peers, assistants, superintendents, plus sales reps and manufacturers which is a fantastic opportunity to create friends in the industry.
Overtime is paid at time and half over 40 hrs per week. Employees will average 50-60 hours per week in season with that increasing closer to the Ryder Cup.
Health benefits are available within 2 months and vacation/sick time available after 9 months
Date Job is Available
Salary
$20 to $24 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Please email Andrew Wilson, Director of Agronomy - Andrew.Wilson@parks.ny.gov
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