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2027-2028 Assistant in Training Internship (The Lido & 21 Golf Club)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Nekoosa, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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 Superintendents capacity during absences as assigned
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Certificate Associates degree Bachelors 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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Required Experience:
Intern
