Assistant In Training | Sandbox at Sand Valley
About The Position
The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports daily maintenance of the Sandbox golf course. Working alongside the Sandbox Superintendent, this hands-on role helps oversee daily operations, supervise team members, and support agronomic programs and course improvement projects to ensure exceptional playing conditions and consistent quality standards. Sandbox is a 17-hole short course set within a restored sand prairie in central Wisconsin. The course’s holes range from 40 to 140 yards and feature varied green complexes. Sand Valley is a golf resort and community on 12,000 acres in central Wisconsin, with six golf courses, outdoor activities, a Tennis Center, and multiple dining venues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least three years of related grounds maintenance, landscaping, or golf course maintenance experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Working knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, turfgrass management, golf course maintenance practices, and equipment operation.
- Demonstrated experience in team supervision, scheduling, operational planning, and budget management.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Ability to follow technical instructions, maintain accurate records, perform basic calculations, and work with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Education in turfgrass management or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing annual maintenance budgets and operating plans while managing costs and resources.
- Plan staffing schedules, assign duties, and supervise daily maintenance activities to meet quality standards and maintain exceptional playing conditions.
- Coordinate recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluations, compensation, and disciplinary matters for assigned team members with the Superintendent and People & Culture.
- Supervise and perform golf course maintenance, including course setup and the care of turf, native areas, plants, shrubs, and trees.
- Monitor pond water quality and support sustainable water management practices.
- Assist with the development and implementation of fertilizer, aeration, and Integrated Pest Management programs.
- Supervise and participate in golf course construction, renovation, drainage, and improvement projects.
- Oversee equipment cleaning, repairs, and preventative maintenance programs for tools, vehicles, and machinery.
- Monitor purchasing, receiving, and inventory to maintain supplies and control costs.
- Maintain clean, organized work and storage areas, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations for chemical and fertilizer handling, storage, and disposal.
- Maintain accurate records of labor, maintenance, equipment repairs, construction, chemical applications, and safety activities; submit required operational, financial, and budgetary reports on time.
- Stay current with turfgrass management and golf course maintenance practices, equipment, and industry developments.
- Assume the Superintendent's responsibilities during absences, as assigned.
Benefits
- Golf privileges
- Retail and restaurant discounts
- Employee meal program
- Uniform benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
