2027-2028 Assistant in Training Internship (The Lido & 21 Golf Club)
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2027-2028 Assistant in Training Internship (The Lido & 21 Golf Club)
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About the job
Partnered with Sand Valley and 21 Golf Club, this internship develops aspiring golf course managers through hands-on responsibilities, mentorship, and leadership in diverse golf environments, with locations in Wisconsin and South Carolina.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Interest in golf course management
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to follow instructions
- Flexible schedule including weekends
Qualifications
- Degree or current enrollment in turfgrass program
- Experience in golf course maintenance preferred
- Knowledge of agronomy and irrigation
- Professionalism and reliability
- Willing to relocate temporarily
Full job description
Position & Program Overview
- The Assistant in Training (AIT) is a structured, two-facility internship experience created through a partnership between Sand Valley and 21 Golf Club. This highly selective program is designed for emerging agronomy professionals pursuing long-term leadership careers in golf course management.
- Through hands-on responsibility and direct mentorship, the AIT supports daily golf course operations while building technical agronomy expertise, leadership capability, and operational judgment across two distinct golf environments.
Program Timeline
- Phase 1 - The Lido at Sand Valley | Nekoosa, WI
- Late March or early April through mid-October 2027
- Transition Week
- One week off for travel to South Carolina
- Phase 2 - 21 Golf Club | Aiken, South Carolina
- Approximately six months, concluding in April 2028
- Employment, compensation, and benefits are administered separately for each portion of the program and are subject to the policies of the employing entity.
Phase 1 - The Lido at Sand Valley
- The Lido at Sand Valley is a championship links-style golf course inspired by the original Lido Club and maintained at the highest standard within a destination resort environment.
- Assist with daily planning, staffing schedules, and execution of maintenance activities
- Perform course setup, mowing, rolling, bunker care, and irrigation operation
- Train, guide, and supervise seasonal team members with a focus on quality and safety
- Support irrigation, drainage, water management, and turf health programs
- Assist with fertilizer, aeration, and integrated pest management applications
- Participate in course construction, renovation, and specialty maintenance projects
- Assist with equipment operation, maintenance, and preventative care
- Support purchasing, inventory management, and operational recordkeeping
- Serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during absences, as assigned
Primary Responsibilities:
Phase 2 - 21 Golf Club
- 21 Golf Club is a private golf club located in Aiken, South Carolina, offering a distinct agronomic environment and operational approach within a member-focused setting.
- Assist the Director of Agronomy with daily course and facility management
- Support crew scheduling, operational procedures, and daily course setup
- Assist with irrigation scheduling and system adjustments to maximize water efficiency
- Apply best management practices to meet course conditioning and detail standards
- Assist with fertilizer, plant protectant, and aerification programs
- Coordinate with the Equipment Manager on mowing schedules, tournaments, and equipment needs
- Assist with construction projects, renovations, and special initiatives
- Maintain chemical, fertilizer, and application records
- Participate in budgeting discussions and operational planning
- Actively engage in on-the-job learning by asking questions, applying instruction, and demonstrating initiative
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Certificate, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or current enrollment in an accredited turfgrass or related program preferred
- Previous golf course maintenance experience preferred
- Strong interest in building a long-term career in golf course management
- Working knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, and course maintenance practices, or a strong desire to learn
- Ability to understand and follow instructions, policies, and procedures
- General understanding of motorized golf course equipment
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic
- Playing knowledge of golf preferred but not required
- Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to relocate temporarily as part of a two-facility program
Working Conditions
- Combination of indoor and outdoor work
- Exposure to extreme heat, humidity, and cold weather
- Overtime as required based on operational needs
- Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating equipment
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