Assistant In Training

Position Summary

The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports the daily management and maintenance of Sand Valley’s golf courses. Working alongside the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents, the AIT helps ensure exceptional playing conditions while building skills in turfgrass management, agronomic planning, and team leadership.

This role offers exposure to budget planning and implementation, hiring, training, and supervising staff, and the application of key landscaping and horticultural principles to consistently achieve or exceed quality standards. AITs gain hands‑on experience in course setup, irrigation, and agronomic programs while preparing for future leadership roles.

• Assist in developing and implementing annual maintenance budgets and operating plans.
• Help plan staffing schedules and lead daily maintenance activities.
• Train, guide, and supervise seasonal staff to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Perform course setup, mowing, rolling, bunker care, and irrigation operation.
• Support the maintenance of irrigation, drainage, and water management systems.
• Apply horticultural principles in turf, plant, tree, and shrub care.
• Implement fertilizer, aeration, and Integrated Pest Management programs.
• Contribute to course construction, renovation, and drainage projects.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repair, and preventive programs.
• Maintain clean and organized work, storage, and chemical areas.
• Support purchasing and inventory management to control costs and supply levels.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including OSHA and chemical safety.
• Keep accurate records for labor, maintenance, applications, and safety meetings.
• Stay current with industry practices through ongoing learning and networking.
• Serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during absences, as assigned.

• High school diploma required; degree or active enrollment in turfgrass or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of golf course maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, and course maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, and budgeting ability.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive attitude, professional appearance, and alignment with Sand Valley’s values.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Read and write English, follow instructions, and perform basic math.

• Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement daily. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.

• Maintenance Foreman, Spray Tech, Equipment Operators, Equipment Tech, Laborers

• Complimentary Golf Privileges
• Retail & Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Meal Program
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Canopy

• Full‑Time Seasonal | Hourly | Non‑Exempt

Sand Valley LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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