Assistant-in-Training/ 2nd Assistant
Job Details
Liberty National Golf Club is looking for an A.I.T/ 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent with an exceptional work ethic and a desire to improve the golf course.
Liberty National Golf Club is an 18-hole, private golf club located in Jersey City-just along the Hudson River and in view of the Big Apple’s sparkling skyscrapers. The club opened in 2006 and has since hosted several PGA tournaments, including the Presidents Cup, the FedEx Cup playoff events and most recently hosted the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open. Liberty National is hosting the BMW Championship in 2027.
The position will work closely with the management team to maintain the club daily to meet championship level conditions. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Assist in daily course set up and maintenance
- Pesticide and fertilizer calibration/applications
- Irrigation repair/operation, including proper moisture management
- Toro lynx irrigation software operation
- Supervising and assisting maintenance staff in daily duties
- The position also includes opportunities to volunteer for various tournaments
Recently the course has completed its bunker renovation with installing the Better Billy Bunker.
See the links below for a look into some of our maintenance practices and an aerial view of the golf course. Courtesy of BASF and the PGA Tour.
· https://vimeo.com/754779574 (Presidents Cup Flyover)
Job Benefits
$60,000 per year
Free offsite housing (with utilities, cable and internet included)
Health, dental and vision insurance
10 Vacation and 5 sick days
401K with 4% match
Club scholarship for continuing education in turf industry
Continuing education including conferences/seminars
Tournament volunteer experience
Winter job placements opportunity to experience warm climate courses
Lunch provided by club
Golf course privileges
Local and national association dues
Job Requirements
Golf course or related field of work with the interest to advance in the golf course industry
Currently enrolled in turf school or with interest to enroll when hired
Club sponsored scholarship available
Strong work ethic, attention to detail and willingness to learn
Good communication and organization skills