Assistant In Training

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC•Big Sky, MT

About The Position

Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you. Yellowstone Club’s Golf Course Maintenance department is currently seeking candidates for an Assistant in Training. Position Description: The Assistant in Training (AiT) reports directly to the Assistant Superintendents, as well as the Superintendent. The AiT participates in the routine maintenance of the golf course greens, bunkers, tees, fairways, rough native areas and cart paths. They are involved with the supervision and training of the interns and crew members; organizes and leads the application of all fertilizers and chemicals on all areas of the golf course. This position is designed to help the candidate advance their career in the turfgrass industry and prepare them to become Assistant Superintendent.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to train others on chemical applications and equipment use
Self-starter with initiative, ability and willingness to be a continual learner, and have a keen eye for detail
Basic knowledge of golf course maintenance practices
Successful completion, at a minimum, of 1 professional internship
A degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management

Nice To Haves

An interest in the game of golf is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in oversite and inspection of all areas of the course including greens, tees, fairways, rough and native areas
Applies fertilizer and pesticides; calibrates application equipment; completes pre-mix spray sheets and record-keeping
Assists with irrigation maintenance including charge-up, fall blow-out, daily scheduling, basic repairs and additions
Performs morning course set-up (cup cutting and tee service) and crew training
Management of small crews and projects
Moisture management on greens and tees using POGO moisture meters and applies supplemental water as needed
Daily job board set up using Tasktracker and GreenkeeperApp data entry
Winter amenity maintenance including ice rink, tubing hills, snowshoe trails, and some snow removal