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Shooting Star, a Golf Digest Top 100 Tom Fazio designed 18-hole private facility, opened for play in 2009. The course is located at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Ski Resort, one mile from Grand Teton National Park, and boasts one of the most breathtaking mountain backdrops in the world. The golf season is Mid-May through Mid-October with an elite 15 KM Nordic/Cross-Country ski course maintained from December through April.
The Assistant-in-Training (A.I.T) at Shooting Star will be a hands-on and active position involved in all aspects of Golf Course Maintenance. A.I.T, is a 12-month position, working directly under the Assistant Superintendents and Golf Course Manager. World class bentgrass is maintained on all greens, tees, approaches, and fairways. Kentucky bluegrass roughs, and 126 acres of fine fescue native cover the remaining surfaces of the 256-acre facility. Examples of daily roles to be performed are chemical/fertilizer mixing & applications, daily mowing, hand watering, irrigation repairs, drainage/course improvement projects, vegetation management, tractor/implement work, course set-up, equipment maintenance, snow removal, grooming of Nordic/Cross-Country Ski Course, management of small crews and more. This position will excel if the individual can effectively communicate daily observations with supervisors, ask questions, and actively seek information needed for becoming an Assistant Superintendent. Interested applicants need to email a cover letter and resume addressed to: Senior Assistant G.C. Superintendent, Luke Gancarz lgancarz@shootingstarjh.com. Please see Shooting Star’s website (www.shootingstarjh.com) for additional club information.
Educational Requirements
Minimum High School GED
2- 4 Year Turf Related Degree or Certificate Preferred
Experience Requirements
Minimum 1-2 years in Golf Maintenance or Similar Field
Special Requirements
Valid Driver’s License
Acquire a Wyoming Commercial Applicators License within 90 days after start date.
Maintain a professional demeanor and personal appearance.
Punctual/arrive at work on-time.
Ability to work longer hours if time sensitive jobs, tournaments, or weather demands.
Average A.I.T hours worked are 40-50+ hrs./week from May-October and 40 hrs./week from November – April.
Desire and work ethic for growth in the Golf Course Maintenance Industry.
Shooting Star, built with sustained environmental conservation in mind, is a Golf Digest Top 100 Tom Fazio designed 18-hole private facility that opened for play in 2009. The course is located at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Ski Resort, one mile from Grand Teton National Park, and boasts one of the more breathtaking mountain backdrops in the world. The golf season is Mid-May through Mid-October with an elite 15 KM Nordic/Cross-Country ski course maintained from December through April. Please visit our website for additional information (www.shootingstarjh.com).