Assistant in Training - Turfgrass Maintenance

Congresslakeclub; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private golf community in Kentucky seeks an Assistant-in-Training to assist with daily maintenance of an 18-hole course. You'll work closely with the superintendent, gaining hands-on experience in team leadership, irrigation, and turf management tools. A degree in turf or landscaping experience is preferred, along with the ability to lift over 50 pounds. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a beautiful and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Must obtain pesticide license if expired or not held.
• Golf course experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily course maintenance.
• Work with superintendent and assistant superintendent.
• Gain hands-on experience in turf management.

Skills

Team leadership

Water management

Pesticide applications

Fertilizer applications

Landscaping experience

Education

2 or 4 year degree in turf or related field

Tools

Toro GPS Sprayers

Rain Bird irrigation system

Job description

Description

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 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

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 are passionate about turf management and eager to grow in the industry please reach out!

Requirements

Must be able to:

• 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