Assistant in Training

GTA-IB Management LLC • Palm Harbor, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This person will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Golf Course Superintendents on all aspects of golf course maintenance. They will be trained on the operation of powered equipment related to mowing and cultural practices, fertilizer and pesticide calibration/application, and water management. They will also contribute in daily crew scheduling and supervision learning all the tools needed to become an Assistant and eventually a Golf Course Superintendent. The Assistant in Training will be responsible for managing 9 holes of the Copperhead golf course and assisting in the planning and preparation for the Valspar championship.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills verbal and written.
• May be required to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form to deal with problems.
• Have experience and understanding of golf course maintenance routines and set up
• Experience with operations of mowing equipment as pertains to golf course maintenance
• May be required to operate equipment for maintenance set up dependent upon resort and golf maintenance schedules or demands.
• Moderate mechanical abilities
• Basic electrical knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Applicants should possess an Associate, Bachelor, or Certificate in Turf Management or previous golf course experience.

Responsibilities

• Programming and scheduling irrigation
• Troubleshooting and making irrigation repairs
• Golf course setup
• Mowing greens, tees, approaches, collars, fairways, roughs, etc.
• Spot watering greens, tees, and fairways
• Assisting in pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Developing daily work schedules and an introduction to developing and executing an Agronomic Program
• Preparing for and effectively running meetings.
• Multi-tasking and coordination of projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree