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Assistant in Training

Met Links Golf Course

East Providence, Rhode Island

Met Links description:

Met Links is a new 9-hole Public Golf Course (opened in June 2024) using a portion of the property that was the private Metacomet Country Club.  The original Donald Ross design features were utilized and enhanced by Golf Course Architect Robert McNeil and NMP Golf Construction. Several original front 9 holes were renovated with 3 new routed holes and 2 new greens created. All tees and bunkers are new or renovated and a new RainBird irrigation system was installed.

Position Summary:

Working directly with the Golf Course Superintendent, the Assistant in Training will assist with the day-to-day maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and grounds.  The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who is looking to eventually become a Golf Course Superintendent. This candidate should take pride in his/her work ethic and values the importance of being a team player.

Qualifications:

- Strong passion for the golf business

- Exceptional communication

- Experience in turfgrass industry preferred

- Degree or Certificate in turf management preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities:

- Daily mowing of all playing surfaces

- Fertilizer and chemical applications

- Course set up

- Cultural practices (Aeration, Verticutting, Topdressing, etc.)

- Irrigation operation and maintenance

- Communicate well with staff

Salary

$22/hr + commensurate with experience

Position available April 1, 2025

Send cover letter and resume to Paul Jamrog, GCS

pauljamrog@yahoo.com

Warwick Country Club is a private 1924 Donald Ross gem located on Greenwich Bay. Warwick is ranked the 6th best course in the state. The course has recently undergone a greenside bunker renovation, a new irrigation pond with pumphouse, drainage and tree work. In the second half of 2024, the club installed a Rainbird irrigation system.

Comment:

This is a good opportunity for the right individual to develop their skills as they pursue their career in golf course management. The position will only be limited by the effort the individual makes.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of golf course experience, be able to safely operate equipment, hand water, make fertilizer and chemical applications, perform disease and pest monitoring and identification, troubleshoot and repair irrigation and setup the course for daily play and tournaments.

Education: 

2 or 4 year degree in Agronomy or Turf Management is preferred but not required.

Special Skills:

Good technical and communication skills along with the ability to manage, motivate and work with an exceptional and diverse group of employees. Must also be able to obtain a RI pesticide applicator’s license. A Valid driver’s license is required.

Salary and Benefits:

Commensurate with experience and education. Salary range is $50,000-$60,000 DOE. Health and Dental insurance, vacation, golf, uniforms, meals and dues for local and national associations and meetings.

Date Available:

Immediately

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and references to:

Steve Thys

Golf Course Superintendent

Sthys@warwickcc.com