RHODE ISLAND GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

Assistant Superintendent – Glocester Country Club, Harmony, Rhode Island

Educational Requirements:

2 –4 Year Turf Degree or Turf Certificate preferred

Experience Requirements:

Applicant should have 2-4 years of experience working on a golf course grounds crew, as well as experience in a team atmosphere.  Previous experience as AIT or 2^nd Assistant is a plus but not required.  Applicant should have knowledge of basic golf course maintenance practices.

Special Requirements:

Applicant must have strong skills in:

• Follow through
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Organization

Assistant Superintendent will work closely with Course Superintendent to develop and implement daily schedules, manage crew, apply chemicals and fertilizers, manage and repair irrigation system, as well as carryout daily course maintenance tasks.

Applicant must have the ability to obtain RI Pesticide Applicator’s License within first 90 days.

Comments:

Glocester Country Club is a private 9-hole facility located on the shores of Waterman Lake in Harmony, Rhode Island.  We provide our members and their guests with the highest level of conditioning and service.  Applicant must be highly motivated and detailed oriented.  Applicant must be willing to work weekends and long hours when necessary.

Date Available:  April 1, 2019

Application Instructions:

Please email resumes to rsimonelli1@verizon.net.

Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience

Benefits:  Local and National Association dues paid, golf privileges, vacation

Warwick Country Club

2nd Assistant Superintendent 

Course Information:

• Golf Digest- #5  Ranking in Rhode Island
• 18 hole championship course, Donald Ross design 1924
• Premier full service private country club
• Located on Narragansett Bay, beautiful water views
• Greens, Tees, and Fairways are variety of Poa/annua and Bentgrass
• Club Website:  WarwickCC.com

Description:  The 2nd assistant will work closely with the Superintendent and Assistant to further the goals of the membership to promote firm and fast daily conditions. Experience with pesticide and fertilizer applications. Irrigation troubleshooting and water management is preferred. 2nd assistant will be exposed to all projects and daily operations, including bunker restoration, course set up, crew management and water management.  Plans to replace irrigation system and maintenance facility are implemented.

Requirements:  2-4 year, winter school education or certificate program, 2 years golf course experience

Benefits:  Health insurance, 401k, Uniforms, Golfing Privileges

Salary:  $34,000/yr. Available ASAP

Please Submit Cover Letter and Resume to Patrick Meehan, Golf Course Superintendent    pmeehan@warwickcc.com                                

Assistant Superintendent - Alpine Country Club

Description:  Alpine Country Club is a private 18-hole design by Geoffrey Cornish in Cranston, RI. Opened in 1960, the course comprises 150 acres which includes the golf course, extensive practice facilities, a pool area and horticultural amenities. Alpine has a growing, active membership with annual rounds at 17,000+ during a ten month season.

Education: Four or two year degree preferred in Turf Management or related field. Should possess or be able to obtain RI Pesticide Applicators License.
Experience: As part of the Alpine team you will be expected to help manage work efficiently around play. Candidate should have strong experience in basic maintenance tasks, irrigation management, equipment operation training, fertilizer/pesticide applications, course set-up, and IPM scouting. Should ideally have at least 2 years’ experience in managing and training staff to perform at a level to exceed our members and guests expectations.

Most importantly candidate should have a people oriented demeanor that meshes with our mature staff, helps integrate new staff, our other departments and the rest of our Alpine family.

Salary and Benefits:  Salary range starting at $52,000-56,000 based on qualifications, full benefit package with some employee contribution, paid vacation per club policy, uniforms, local association dues and education paid for, meals, golf privileges. We are a Troon Prive’ managed facility, which opens the Troon network of opportunities to the successful candidate.

POSITION OPEN IMMEDIATELY!

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Scott Gabrielson, CGCS
Alpine Country Club
251 Pippin Orchard RD
Cranston, RI 02921
Cell: (401)258-5830
sgabrielson@AlpineCC.com

Colonial DryJect & Turf Services, based out of Plymouth, MA is seeking equipment operators to run various aeration equipment on golf courses located in Eastern New England.

You will be operating tractors with attachments, some walking equipment, and will eventually need to drive a truck and trailer (under CDL weight)

You will be paid to train and travel. We generally spend up to 15 nights in hotels over the entire year.

Hourly rate is between $17-21/hr based on experience.

We prefer seasonal full time but we also have a full time year round position.

Please contact me through Facebook or call (508) 320-2858 to set up a meeting.

Kevin McDonough
Colonial DryJect & Turf Services
DRYJECT•DEEPTINE•CORE AERATION
(508) 320-2858

Golf Course Superintendent
Mink Meadows Golf Club

Description:  Founded in 1936, Mink Meadows is a semi-private year round classic seaside golf course on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. Designed by renowned architect Wayne Stiles in the format of his contemporary Donald Ross, this 9 hole course can be enjoyed as either a time-saving 9 hole experience, or a full 18 hole round, with senior and forward tees that allow golfers of all experience levels to enjoy the course. Sound environmental turf maintenance methods  have been in use for over 20 years, making this course enjoyed by both Presidents Clinton and Obama a highly sought after attraction for island visitors. Club members enjoy an extensive tournament schedule, fully stocked pro shop, social gatherings, lessons and clinics. (Website: minkmeadowsgc.com.)

Qualifications:  The qualified candidate must possess a 2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Management.  Minimum of five (5) years experience as a superintendent or assistant superintendent is required.  Must have or be able to obtain a Massachusetts Applicators License. Candidate must have excellent communication skills, strong leadership and organizational qualities, be computer literate and able to develop and manage both an operational and capital budget.

Compensation Package: Salary is $70,000-$85,000 depending on experience.  Other benefits include performance bonus, medical insurance (club pays 90%), 401(k) plan, rent free employee housing (2 bedroom apartment on-site), 2-weeks paid vacation, dues paid for local and national associations. 

Deadline:  Position Open Immediately, Until Filled

Send Resume To:  Joe Fitzgerald, MMGC President   jmfitzllc@gmail.com