Assistant in Training - Turfgrass Maintenance

The Congress Lake Club; Hartville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Congress Lake Club in Hartville, Ohio, seeks a motivated Assistant-in-Training to join their team in maintaining a beautiful 18-hole golf course. This role offers hands-on experience in team leadership, water management, pesticide and fertilizer applications. Candidates should be passionate about turf management and possess, or obtain, a pesticide license. A degree in turf or a related field is preferred. Join a supportive environment where you can grow professionally in the turf industry.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Must obtain a pesticide license if not already possessed.
• Golf course experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in team leadership and employee training.
• Oversee water management with the new irrigation system.
• Conduct pesticide and fertilizer applications.

Skills

Team leadership

Water management

Pesticide application

Fertilizer application

Education

2 or 4 year degree in turf or related field

Tools

Toro GPS Sprayers

Rain bird irrigation system

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated person who wants to take the next step in their career and excel in the turf industry. The Assistant-in-Training will work on a beautiful and scenic 18-hole course in a private community located in Stark County between Akron and Canton. The golf course was originally designed by Willie Park Jr in 1919, later renovated and redesigned by Donald Ross in 1929. The property also has 2 practice facilities and 2 different practice greens with nearly an acre of grass tee. The candidate will work closely with the superintendent and assistant superintendent in all aspects of daily course maintenance.

The golf course roughly sees 12,000 rounds annually, which allows for learning and growth as a professional in a supportive and top-tier environment. If you passionate about turf management and eager to grow in the industry please reach out!

Responsibilities

The hired candidate will gain hands-on experience with the following:

• team leadership and employee training;
• overseeing water management with our new rain bird irrigation system;
• usage of our 2 brand new Toro GPS Sprayers;
• pesticide and fertilizer applications;
• many other opportunities

Requirements

• lift 50+ pounds
• obtain a pesticide license, if you do not have one or is expired
• golf course experience preferred
• landscaping experience with wanting to move into turfgrass management
• 2 or 4 year degree in turf or related field or working toward that degree