WPR Development Company · 1 month ago
Assistant in Training (AIT)- Golf
Morgan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expWPR Development Company is seeking an Assistant in Training for their golf course management. This seasonal position involves learning all facets of course management, including irrigation, staff supervision, and agronomic practices, while working closely with the Golf Course Superintendent.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Works closely with the seasonal maintenance staff, ensuring proper and safe use of maintenance facility and equipment, and may occasionally supervise a small team for specific projects
Assists in routine agronomic practices in the upkeep of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, ponds, streams, and related structures, utilizing such techniques as topdressing, aerification, mowing and irrigation repair. Proficient on all equipment, with the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks at a moment’s notice, and to properly demonstrate equipment use to the staff
Performs sprayer and spreader calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides; responsibilities include the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers as well as the proper tank mixing as specified by the Director
Maintains application records related to the use of chemicals on the course, while tracking chemical inventories
Operates, repairs, and maintains golf course and clubhouse irrigation and pumping systems. Participates in the daily programming of irrigation cycles and record keeping of water use
Constant monitoring of the turfgrass systems during the growing season, ensuring the proper water, nutrient, and disease prevention levels
Helps the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent oversee the completion of work assignments by crew members and assists with field decisions regarding job procedures, work standards, and machinery use. The AIT will perform quality control on a regular basis, reiterating the standards established by management
Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor
Qualification
Required
Requires a 2–4-year degree in turfgrass-related field, plus 3 years of golf course work experience
Requires a valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving record as approved by the Company's insurance carrier
Candidate is encouraged to obtain and maintain a valid State of Utah non-commercial pesticide applicator's license
The candidate should aspire to pursue a career in golf course management, have strong organizational skills, be highly organized and detail oriented
Requires strong leadership capabilities
Ability to work and perform in indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to variable and sometimes adverse weather conditions
Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, fumes, airborne particles, grease, oil, and chemicals
Physical activity is moderate to demanding and will require bending, kneeling, and lifting
Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds
Must be able to use hand and power tools, such as a shovel or a chainsaw
Must be able to walk around clubhouse grounds, golf course, or other landscaped areas, and sit on and operate golf carts, utility vehicles, tractors, and mowers
Must be able to remember information important to golf maintenance and landscaping programs; read, write, and verbally communicate with employees, management, members, and public
Positive attitude toward all (staff, members, guests)
Courteous towards others
Demonstrates a willingness to help others
Always acts ethically
Works well in a team environment
Being creative and proactive
Must be aware and able to abide by safety practices
Reliable and predictable attendance
Wears a clean and presentable uniform
Ability to exercise good judgement under pressure
Can prioritize needs and effectively manage resources
Knowledgeable about and consistently follows policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
Preferred
Spanish speaking helpful but not required
Benefits
Vision, medical, and dental insurance for you and any dependents
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401k after four months of employment with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO
Uniforms
Meals
EAP
Company
WPR Development Company
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase