Assistant Golf Course Superintendent-in-Training
Golf Club in Mason, Ohio is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent-in-Training.

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent, the position, perform routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance. The Assistant in Training participates in a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance including daily course preparation, mowing, renovations, equipment operation, water, chemical applications, construction projects, etc.

Duties:
• Assists the Irrigation Technician, Spray Technician, Construction Foreman, and Safety Director on projects and applications when required.
• Operates all powered equipment involved in mowing golf course putting greens, aprons, fairways, tees, and rough.
• Must participate in the Safe Pesticide Training Program, which is a training manual explaining pesticides and fertilizer handling and safety.
• Waters greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
• Performs Course Set-Up, including changing cups, putting flags out, moving tee markers and benches, emptying trash, and maintaining ball washers.
• Assists in pesticide and fertilizer applications on the course.
• Rakes and maintains bunkers.
• Operates trucks and all necessary equipment used in golf course maintenance.
• Assist in all reconstruction on greens, tees, and fairways including grading and preparing soil, seeding, sodding, etc.
• Participates in golf course projects including renovations, aerifications, drainage, tree removal, and construction.
• Performs all fall leaf removal and winter snow removal.
• During the off-season, performs all necessary winter repairs and paints course and tournament paraphernalia.
• Leads small work crew during routine maintenance and/or small projects.
• Knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in golf course and grounds landscape construction and maintenance.
• The ability to safely operate trucks and motorized equipment.
• The ability to follow oral and written directions and work in cooperation with fellow employees.
• Safety consciousness
• Dedication to personal improvement and course advancement.
• Ability to diagnose turfgrass disease and nutrient deficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with and instruct applicators.
• Dedication to improving multi-tasking skills, personal skills and course advancement.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
Ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery.
Actively pursuing or completed a degree or certificate in an agricultural science program with an emphasis on turfgrass management.
1 or more years of experience in golf course maintenance or completed internship.
Able to acquire Ohio Pesticide license in 90 days.
Reliable transportation.
Must be able to work holidays and weekends as these are the busiest times for the golf course.
High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
1 or more years of experience in golf course maintenance or completed internship

Compensation:
$18 to $22 per hour.
Health benefits with dental and vision options.
401k.
Uniform allowance.
Dues for local and national associations paid.
Tournament volunteering opportunities available.
Participation in association events.
Golfing privileges.
Pro shop discount.
Relocation assistance.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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