Assistant In Training | Sandbox at Sand Valley

Sand Valley•Nekoosa, WI

1d•Onsite

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. The role includes maintaining turf and other course areas, supporting water and agronomic programs, overseeing equipment and supplies, maintaining records and reports, and helping ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements. The AIT may assume the Superintendent’s responsibilities during absences, as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 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 preferred.

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.