Posted: 26-Jan-26
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Type: Full Time
Salary: $22
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Internal Number: Crow Valley Golf Club
Crow Valley Golf Club in Davenport, Iowa is excited to announce the opportunity of Assistant – In – Training. The desired candidate will be involved in implementing BMP and IPM programs that provide excellent playing conditions, as well as helping create an enthusiastic atmosphere that nurtures team members.
Located just minutes from the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities, Crow Valley is a private, family-friendly club designed by John Cochran. Founded in 1970, Crow Valley has routinely hosted a number of amateur events and consists of Bent/Poa greens, tees and fairways that wind through multiple neighborhoods. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in implementing phase one of a large-scale renovation that includes: a full irrigation and bunker redesign, 7 greens complexes getting rebuilt and 6 tee complexes getting rebuilt. The club has also committed to additional golf course improvement projects in the upcoming years.
Position Summary:
In collaboration with the golf course management team, the assistant – in – training helps direct staff and participates in the maintenance and daily preparation of the golf course.
Essential Job Functions:
- Motivates and directs staff on a daily basis.
- Trains new staff on standard operating procedures and safe operation of all equipment.
- Assists in the daily set up and maintenance of all areas, of golf course grounds with an emphasis on greens, tees and fairways.
- Involved in all aspects of IPM and BMP programs including fertilizer and pesticide calibration and applications and daily moisture management.
- Participate in the operation, maintenance, and installation of irrigation and drainage systems, and in the operation and maintenance of pumps.
Education:
High School Diploma required. Higher education degree in Turf Management, Agronomy or Horticulture preferred. Must obtain any required local and state licenses or certifications.
Experience:
Previous maintenance experience in golf operations required. A minimum of two years’ experience in the golf industry. Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees and fairways.
Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and other employees in one-on-one and small group situations in a fast-paced environment. Must be computer literate. Must be able to perform basic math computations essential for fertilizer and chemical calibrations, budgeting and cost analysis purposes.
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