RHODE ISLAND GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

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

1st Assistant Superintendent

Valley Country Club, Warwick, RI

March 4, 2025 

Valley Country Club is a Private 18-hole golf course and was originally a 9 hole in 1924 and 9 holes added in 1963, golf course with a Toro Irrigation system, along with a Practice Putting Green, Driving Range with Short Game Practice Green and Bunker, Significant Oak Trees, and an irrigation pond.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Director of Grounds and managing the 2nd Assistant Superintendent in day-to-day operations. Future plans are for the 1st Assistant to become the Director of Grounds within a year.
• Ability to supervise and handle delegation of duties to a crew of approximately 10.
• Should have a working knowledge of turf types, diseases, insects, and other potential turf problems.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and repairs as needed.
• Flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes to daily work orders, weather conditions etc.
• Liquid and granular fertilizer applications, pesticide, and other plant protectant applications. Strong preference on the use of growth regulation.
• Daily course setup and inspection.
• Participate in Capital projects with new tee boxes, bunker renovation, fairway renovation with bentgrass overseed, new Toro Control System installation, new Pump Station, and challenging POA Greens with low pH.
• One day of weekend crew supervision.
• Course will be operated as a “resort course operation”. Early operations daily for approximately 5- 6 hours per day, 6 days per week with rotation of a day off.

Requirements:

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have or be able to acquire a Rhode Island pesticide applicators license.

Experience Requirements

• Pesticide/Fertilizer application experience required
• Irrigation repair experience a plus
• Equipment repairs and maintenance a plus
• Prior experience with Golf Courses required, Private Club experience preferred

Job Benefits

• Full golfing privileges, professional expenses (Pesticide license, Assoc. Dues/seminars, Conferences paid, as budget allows, etc.), Uniforms
• 401k/Health/Dental Insurance CoPay per current personnel policies.
• Paid time off/Sick time.
• Learning and growing environment to progress in Supervision

Compensation:

Commensurate with Experience and level of Responsibility Target hiring- March 15th, 2025

Job Application Instructions

Send resume to:

Director of Golf and Grounds, Douglas Long

401-821-1115 x 7

grounds@valleycountryclub.net

2nd Assistant Superintendent/ Spray Tech

Valley Country Club, Warwick, RI 

March 4, 2025 

Valley Country Club is a Private 18-hole golf course and originally a 9 hole in 1924 and 9 holes added in 1963, golf course with a Toro Irrigation system, along with a Practice Putting Green, Driving Range with Short Game Practice Greens and Bunker, Significant Oak Trees, and an irrigation pond.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Director of Grounds and 1st Assistant Superintendent in day-to-day operations.

• Ability to supervise and handle delegation of duties to a crew of approximately 10.

• Should have a working knowledge of turf types, diseases, insects, and other potential turf problems.

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and repairs as needed.

• Flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes to daily work orders, weather conditions

• Liquid and granular fertilizer applications, pesticide, and other plant protectant applications.

• Daily course setup and inspection.

• Participate in Capital projects with new tee boxes, bunker renovation, fairway renovation with overseed, new Toro Control System installation, and challenging POA Greens with low pH.

• One day of weekend crew supervision.

• Course will be operated as a “resort course operation”. Early operations daily for approximately 4-8 hours per day, 6 days per week with rotation of days off.

Requirements:

• Must have valid driver’s license.

• Must have or be able to acquire a Rhode Island pesticide applicators license.

Experience Requirements

• Pesticide/Fertilizer application experience a plus

• Irrigation repair experience a plus but not necessary.

• Recent or upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.

Job Benefits

• Full golfing privileges, professional expenses (Pesticide license, Assoc. Dues/seminars, Conferences paid, as budget allows, etc.), Uniforms

• 401k/Health/Dental Insurance CoPay per current personnel policies.

• Paid time off/Sick time.

• Learning and growing environment to progress in Supervision

Compensation:

$25 to $30 per hour plus overtime. Target hiring- April 1st, 2025

Job Application Instructions

Send resume to:

Director of Golf and Grounds, Douglas Long

401-821-1115 x 7

grounds@valleycountryclub.net

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