Assistant in Training

Job Details: Job Location: Shady Canyon Golf Club

• Irvine, CA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The AIT works under the director of agronomy and assistant golf course superintendents in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities include

delegating work assignments, overseeing daily course maintenance and inspecting course conditions. Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of equipment. Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.

Supervises special projects and labor crews. Reports golf course conditions to director of Agronomy and assistant superintendents. Performs Course set up prior to play. Irrigation repair and maintenance. Applies pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and other chemicals at appropriate times to maintain excellent conditions on the golf course, in the absence of the spray technician.

Calibration of spray equipment. Documents all chemical applications under the supervision of the assistant superintendent. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planning, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.

Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee and public relations. Requires a degree in turf management or related field. Will consider applicants on track to graduate in 1 to 2 semesters.

Prefers a minimum of 1 years golf course maintenance supervisor experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license.