The Blind Brook Club, located in Purchase, N.Y., is seeking to hire an assistant-in-training. Blind Brook Club opened for play in 1915 and was designed by Seth Raynor.

To learn more, please visit https://www.blindbrookclub.org

Why Blind Brook Club?

• Accelerated career development - actively involved in team leadership, career development, agronomic programming, budgeting, construction projects, water management and
• Innovative programs - utilize a new Rain Bird IC irrigation system installed along with pump station
• Project management exposure - continue refining Jim Urbina's restoration of Seth Raynor elements. Recently completed green and fairway expansions, bunker restoration, tee additions and tree removal.
• One to one learning environment opportunity for hands on coaching and learning from a Golf Course Superintendent with regional and multi-climate experience.

Success Traits of Individual:

• Enjoys the specialized work and skills, and is able to generate a fun, team-based environment with others
• Delivers high-quality service, thorough and precise
• Capable of handling multiple priorities, and takes initiative
• Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach
• Exercises good judgment, high integrity and develops trust

Initial Priorities:

• Learn and understand the culture of Blind Brook including agronomic, daily operations and course maintenance practices
• Develops familiarity with leadership team to assure quality standards are met
• Actively participate in leadership team discussions, planning and team building.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of golf course maintenance experience; will consider those with transferrable skills from a related field or those with internship experiences.
• Certificate, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science or agronomy related field.
• Must obtain New York State Pesticide License within 90 days of hire
• The right individual will carry high expectations for themselves and the golf course at all times.
• Ability to work 60-65 hours on average in season, 40-45 in the winter months.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (DOE $50,000-$60,000 salary)
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with employee match
• Vacation and holiday bonus
• On-site housing is available. Employee housing in 2019-2020 was completely renovated including, new appliances, flooring, paint and plumbing.

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