Assistant In Training

Charlotte Country Club•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agronomy Assistant in Training performs duties related to the care and maintenance of the club’s grounds, including golf course, landscaping, and tree management. The role partners daily with the Director of Agronomy, Golf Course Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendents, and participates in the club’s Turfgrass IPM Program. The position also contributes to golf course feature maintenance and construction, trains and directs new department team members, supports fiscal management and cost controls, and fosters effective communication within and across departments. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday and every other weekend. Additional hours may be required for tournaments, weather or storm damage, or projects. The role requires outdoor work throughout the day in all seasonal weather conditions, as well as physical activity including walking, standing, reaching, bending, lifting, carrying, and stooping. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The workplace is drug-free.

Requirements

Working knowledge of maintenance for golf course tees, fairways, and greens.
Knowledge of seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf.
Knowledge of planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, and trees.
Understanding of the proper use of fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides, and pest-control methods and materials.
Familiarity with agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technology.
Ability to collect, record, and analyze field data related to crop health, soil conditions, and environmental factors.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues related to crop growth, pest infestations, or soil health.
Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and communicate with members and vendors.
Associate degree in Agronomy or a related field.
Previous experience in golf and turfgrass maintenance.
Experience with drainage control methods and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls.
Valid driver's license.
Must have a license for purchasing and applying restricted-use pesticides or be able to obtain one within 12 months of employment.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and raise a 15-pound box overhead.
Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend, lift, carry, and stoop constantly.
Ability to work outdoors all day and tolerate all seasonal weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Work within established standards for the golf course and clubhouse grounds in coordination with the Director of Agronomy.
Ensure the highest standards for golf course maintenance are attained.
Train, orient, and direct new grounds team members and work with department managers to achieve departmental goals.
Schedule and supervise maintenance work to use workers and equipment efficiently.
Oversee planning and logistics of personnel and equipment for daily maintenance tasks.
Check team work efficiency and establish and monitor staff quantity and quality output standards.
Assist with purchasing, receiving, and storing golf course supplies, equipment, repair parts, chemicals, fertilizer, and pesticides.
Maintain records of fertilizer and pesticide applications, weather data, maintenance procedures, and inventory.
Supervise and assist with planting and cultural practices for turfgrasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
Support ongoing tree maintenance, including pruning and removal throughout the property.
Develop and implement responsible environmental policies and practices.
Assist in managing, using, and maintaining the irrigation system, including the well field.
Remove snow from club streets, parking lots, and sidewalks.
Conduct or participate in staff meetings focused on communication, training, safety, and hazard communication.
Assist with management and participation in golf course construction or renovation projects.
Routinely tour and play the course to assess actual playing conditions.
Maintain accurate work records for all department employees.
Occasionally attend Green Committee meetings and provide updates on maintenance programs, upcoming work, projects, issues, and concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.