Assistant In Training

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons.  Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness.

Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the eleventh Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine.

The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life.

The Assistant in Training (AIT) supports the daily management and maintenance of Sand Valley’s golf courses. Working alongside the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents, the AIT helps ensure exceptional playing conditions while building skills in turfgrass management, agronomic planning, and team leadership.

This role offers exposure to budget planning and implementation, hiring, training, and supervising staff, and the application of key landscaping and horticultural principles to consistently achieve or exceed quality standards. AITs gain hands-on experience in course setup, irrigation, and agronomic programs while preparing for future leadership roles.

• Assist in developing and implementing annual maintenance budgets and operating plans.
• Help plan staffing schedules and lead daily maintenance activities.
• Train, guide, and supervise seasonal staff to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Perform course setup, mowing, rolling, bunker care, and irrigation operation.
• Support the maintenance of irrigation, drainage, and water management systems.
• Apply horticultural principles in turf, plant, tree, and shrub care.
• Implement fertilizer, aeration, and Integrated Pest Management programs.
• Contribute to course construction, renovation, and drainage projects.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repair, and preventive programs.
• Maintain clean and organized work, storage, and chemical areas.
• Support purchasing and inventory management to control costs and supply levels.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including OSHA and chemical safety.
• Keep accurate records for labor, maintenance, applications, and safety meetings.
• Stay current with industry practices through ongoing learning and networking.
• Serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during absences, as assigned.

• High school diploma required; degree or active enrollment in turfgrass or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of golf course maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, and course maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, and budgeting ability.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive attitude, professional appearance, and alignment with Sand Valley’s values.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Read and write English, follow instructions, and perform basic math.