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