Facility Name: Nabnasset Lake Country Club
Facility Location: Westford, MA
Position / Title: Assistant in Training / Foreman
Facility Description: Nabnasset Lake Country Club is a private 9 hole golf course conveniently located just off of Rt. 3 in Westford, MA.
Experience Desired: Golf course maintenance experience preferred, but will consider candidates with relevant work histories.
Duties Description: This is an ideal position for an individual that is looking to increase their experience and knowledge in order to further their career in the industry. The right individual will be involved in all aspects of a golf course maintenance operation including but not limited to: crew and project leadership, irrigation scheduling and repair, chemical and fertilizer application, crew training, budgeting, short and long term planning, and tournament preparation.
Special Skills: Punctuality, reliability, and the willingness to listen and learn.
Compensation / Benefits: $750/week, negotiable DOE. This is a seasonal position that runs from approximately April 1 - November 30.
Education Level Required: Flexible, depending on experience.
Date Position Available: ASAP
Application Deadline: April 10, 2020
Apply To: Please email resume to Kevin Bracken, Golf Course Superintendent
How to Apply (electronically): email to kbracken201@gmail.com
Date Posted: March 11, 2020
Facility Name: George Wright Golf Course
Facility Location: 420 West St Hyde Park, Ma.
Position / Title: 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Facility Description: 18 hole Municipal Golf Course owned and operated by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.
Experience Desired: 3 – 5 years experience in golf maintenance.
Duties Description: Interview, hire and train new staff, fertility and spray applications, record keeping, cultural maintenance programs, irrigation troubleshooting, management and programming, staff supervision, assisting the mechanic when necessary, course set up and scouting the course. On site capital project management, Winter snow removal.
Special Skills: Category 37 Mass pesticide applicators license within 90 days of hire. The candidate MUST be a resident of the City of Boston to be eligible for employment, and will go through a Cori/criminal background check.
Compensation/Benefits: Salary 42 k to 58 k annually based on experience. 4 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of employment. Excellent medical and dental insurance plan. 12 paid holidays. 10 sick days – 5 personal days (from sick time). City of Boston Pension system /retirement plan.
Education Level Required: 2 to 4 year degree in turfgrass related field, winter school candidates with adequate experience will be considered.
Date Position Available: open immediately.
Application Deadline: 4/15/2020
Apply To: Len Curtin, Superintendent 617 839 3613
How to Apply (electronically or by mail): len.curtin@boston.gov Len Curtin 420 West St . Hyde Park, MA 02136
Date Posted: 3/11/2020
Facility Name: The Apawamis Club
Facility Location: Rye, NY
Position / Title: Assistant Superintendent
Facility Description: Founded in 1890, The Apawamis Club is the 6th oldest Club in the United States and steeped in history. The Club remains on the forefront with world-class facilities with an active and family oriented membership. In last 15 years Apawamis has invested over $35mm in facility renovations and additions.
Apawamis has over 700 members, 437 of whom are golf members (the maximum number of golf members allowed by our Board of Governors). The Club has a healthy waiting list with a strong pipeline of new members. Since 2014 Apawamis has seen a net increase of 25 new members, with the majority of those new members aged 35 or under.
In 2005, the Club was named the Club of the Year by the Metropolitan Golf Writers association. In 2012, Apawamis was selected as a Platinum Club of America. Selected by the club managers and club presidents of America’s 5,000 private clubs, Apawamis was recognized as a top 100 club for its excellence of services, membership, quality of facilities, heritage and enlightened leadership from management and the Board.
Experience Desired: While management experience is preferred, we are willing to train a candidate with lesser experience who possesses the right amount of passion, dedication, and drive towards progressing their career.
Duties Description: We are seeking focused, passionate, and driven individuals who are highly motivated to learn and advance their careers in the golf maintenance industry. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the Superintendent and other Assistant Superintendents on a daily basis. Our operation revolves around an established team atmosphere which has allowed us to completely transform the golf course over the last three years. Assistant Superintendents will work closely with the Superintendent to plan, manage, and execute daily objectives on the golf course including, but not limited to: moisture management, aerification and cultural programs, chemical and fertilizer calibration, application, and documentation, operation of all equipment, installation of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, record keeping and daily scheduling.
In the last three years, we have completed several major golf course capital improvement projects. These include the renovation of all 92 golf course bunkers, expansion and re-grading of all putting surfaces, expansion of fairway surfaces by 9 acres, installation of new irrigation infrastructure around greens and approaches, removal of several hundred trees, installation of a 7,500 Poa annua nursery, installation of a new chemical building and sand silo, and a full cart path renovation.
We are currently in the process of re-building our irrigation pump station which will be completed prior to the upcoming 2020 golf season. In the fall of 2020, we will embark on a phase two renovation working with Golf Course Architect Keith Foster. This renovation will include the installation of several new bunkers, the renovation of several tee complexes, and further fairway expansions. In the fall of 2021, we will begin the installation of a new wall-to-wall irrigation system throughout the remainder of the golf course.
Over the last three years we have successfully transformed the golf course conditions, aesthetics, and Member golf experience. Additionally, we have put a priority on moving Assistant Superintendents into Head Superintendent positions. In the last four months, two of our Assistants have obtained Superintendent positions.
Special Skills: Candidate must be fully committed to advancing their careers within the turf industry. The right individual must possess a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and a great sense of urgency. In addition, the candidate must be willing to work within a team atmosphere and fully support the success of those around them.
Compensation / Benefits: $52,000 - $60,000 D.O.E. – Annual performance bonus, short term housing/housing stipend, full healthcare benefits, 401K, uniforms, meals, golf privileges, trips to regional and national education conferences, association dues, volunteer experience at PGA and USGA events, vacation time.
Education Level Required: Certificate, Associates, of Bachelor’s in the Turfgrass Management field.
Date Position Available: 2/14/20
Application Deadline: 3/1/20
Apply To: Michael McCormick, Superintendent
How to Apply - electronically: Email cover letter with attached resume to mmccormick@apawamis.org
Date Posted: 2/7/20
Facility Name: Easton Country Club
Facility Location: 265 Purchase Street, South Easton, MA
Facility Description: ECC is a family owned and operated 18 hole golf course and function hall facility.
Experience Desired: Three or more years of experience in the golf course industry. MA pesticide license.
Description: The position of Assistant Superintendent will assist the Superintendent in all aspects of golf course maintenance. Applicants must be comfortable with daily course setup, hand watering, irrigation maintenance and repair, fertilizer and chemical applications and the management of 10 or more employees. A strong attention for detail is expected. Willing to train.
Special Skills: Irrigation repair
Compensation / Benefits: $20 -22 per hour, half off meals, uniforms, paid vacation, 50% healthcare
Education Level Required: Certificate in Turf Mgmt, 2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Mgmt or related field.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Apply To: Matt Ponte
How to Apply (electronically): mattponte@comcast.net
Date Posted: February 5, 2020
Facility Name: Kernwood Country Club
Facility Location: 1 Kernwood St, Salem, MA
Position / Title: 2nd assistant superintendent
Facility Description: Kernwood Country Club is a private club located in historic Salem, Massachusetts. The course was built in 1914 and is a Donald Ross design. The club will be starting a bunker project in the fall of 2020.
Experience Desired: 2 years working on a golf course.
Duties Description: Course set up; irrigation repairs; hand watering.
Special Skills: Drivers license. Ability to obtain MA applicators license
Compensation / Benefits: $45,000-$50,000 depending on experience; vacation and sick time; health insurance after 30 days.
Education Level Required: Turf degree or certificate.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Apply To: John Eggleston, Superintendent
How to Apply - electronically: john@kernwood.org
Date Posted: January 21, 2020
Facility Name: Mt Pleasant Golf Club
Facility Location: 141 Staples Street Lowell, Ma 01851
Facility Description: Mt Pleasant Golf Club is a member owned, private, 9 hole course established in 1910 located in Lowell, MA. We are in the final install stages of a new Toro irrigation system to be completed by the spring of 2020.
Experience Desired: Minimum two years experience on a golf course as 1st Assistant, 2nd Assistant or Assistant in Training.
Duties Description: Assist in all day to day operations focusing on course set up, pesticide + fertilizer application, irrigation, crew training and development etc.
Special Skills: Applicants must possess a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
Compensation / Benefits: $45 -$50K. Other benefits include, 80% company paid health + dental insurance, paid Holidays, sick days, vacation time. Dues for GCSAA + GCSANE as well as continuing education meetings
Education Level Required: Two year degree in Turf Management or related field, Winter School certificate with at least two years golf course experience.
Date Position Available: March 1,2020 or sooner
Application Deadline: February 1, 2020
Apply To: Chuck Malatesta, Superintendent
How to Apply: Electronically to Chuck Malatesta mpgc2010@yahoo.com
Date Posted: December 18, 2019
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