Assistant in Training - Tyler Bloom Consulting : Job Details

Montclair Golf Club located in West Orange, New Jersey is seeking a career minded and upstanding individual to join their team as an Assistant in Training. This position is a learning and development role with upside to grow into a managerial role through continued education and progressive responsibilities.Position reports to the Director of Golf Course Operations; Superintendents; Assistant SuperintendentABOUT MONTCLAIR GOLF CLUB:With a prime location in Essex County, New Jersey, near Manhattan and Hoboken, Montclair Golf Club aspires to be the club of your life-energizing members of all ages and life stages by continually enhancing our traditional club offerings with increasingly modern resort-style amenities.Adding to their storied legacy, Montclair Golf Club has been designated a Distinguished Emerald Club of the World by the prestigious Board Room Magazine. Most importantly, we strive every day to ensure each of our members feel a deep sense of belonging.Originally conceived by two legendary golf course architects, Donald Ross and Charles Banks, Montclair Golf Club's courses are amongst the most distinctive in the nation. Our four 9-hole layouts-each beginning and ending at the clubhouse for play-and-stay enjoyment-challenge players of all abilities to bring their best game with every stroke.Club highlights:

• Green Dept. Schedule: 40-55 hours per week in season (March through November), 35-40 hours during off season.
• Green Dept. Staff size: 35-40 full, part time and seasonal (March through November), 15 off season
• 40-55 hours per week during season, 35-40 during off season

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:

• Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers as directed to maintain excellent condition of grounds and golf course; document and post online all applications.
• Compile reports of pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer use on the golf course and calculate use rates for all products applied on the property.
• Maintain proper inventory of products.
• Works alongside management team and diverse team members to care for the golf course.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, APTITUDE AND OTHER TRAITS:

• Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment
• Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment:
  • Mechanically pressurized spray equipment; hand-operated spray equipment; hand-operated rotary spreaders; hand-operated drop spreaders; and utility tractors.
• Knowledge of the rules of golf and/or ability to play golf is desirable.
• Work closely with Superintendents in daily operations and executing Turfgrass Management

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• 25.00 + per hour DOE
• Participation in health care and insurance programs
• 401k eligibility
• Accrued sick and vacation time
• Year end bonus
• Local/National dues
• Shirts, hats, PPE
• Golf privileges
• Club designated holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field
• 1 - 3 seasons working on a golf course maintenance team
• Conversational (Spanish) a plus.
• Current NJDEP state certification or licensing as a pesticide and fertilizer applicator.
• Valid driver's license.
• Capable of handling the physical demands and work environment outside in various weather conditions.