Bob O'Link Golf Club located in Highland Park, Illinois is searching for a career driven, enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant-in-Training who is seeking to improve their technical expertise improving a highly acclaimed 1924 C.H. Alison golf course.

About Us:

Originally designed by Donald Ross on 110 acres in 1916, the course was rebuilt in 1924 after the purchase of the 50 additional acres of land west of the Skokie River. Captain Charles Hugh Alison of the English firm of Colt, McKenzie and Alison redesigned the course to utilize this additional land. Though renovated at times, the Alison design has served as the foundation of the course since reopening on July 4th 1925.

The course at Bob O’Link is one of only 33 Colt & Alison golf courses remaining in North America.

In 2015, the members of Bob O’Link invested significantly in the preservation of the historic, Alison designed course, courageously passing the Centennial Initiative. This was the largest undertaking at the Club since Alison redesigned the Ross course in 1924. The project, led by famed architect, Jim Urbina included restoration of 60 original Alison bunkers, recapturing acres of lost fairway space, removal of trees that had suffocated turf, rebuilding of all greens to USGA specifications while maintaining the historic Alison shapes and contours, a new, state of the art irrigation and drainage pump system, and regrassing all playing surfaces. The course re-opened in June of 2016 and is now one of the best representations of C. H. Alison's work in the US.

To learn more about Bob O’Link, please visit: Bob O'Link Agronomy Department

Why work at Bob O’Link?

• Proven history of advancing the careers and lives of our team members
• Progressive work environment that utilizes the latest technologies and management practices which accelerates growth development
• National reputation for premium conditioning, networking and member services, which will help you achieve your career goals
• Ability to develop and grow regardless of stage of your career with or without experience

Success Traits of Individual:

• Works well with team members in a professional environment with a focus on developing technical expertise, communication and leadership skills
• Desires to be a valued expert recognized by management
• Focused on consistent, accurate, quality work output
• Genuinely wants to do right, open to being taught and mentored

Initial Priorities for Assistant in Training:

• Learn sprayer and spreader calibration and application using GPS sprayers
• Opportunity to schedule and lead crew Friday-Sunday
• Will participate in “in-house” projects such as drainage installation, tee construction and bentgrass expansion
• Personal Career development opportunities with leading industry experts, manufacturer representatives and golf course suppliers
• Volunteer opportunities at USGA and PGA Tour Events to expand golf IQ and career development

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 3 seasons of golf, turf, horticulture or landscape maintenance experience
• Formal Education preferred but not required: Candidates with no formal education will be considered with sufficient on-course experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $20-$25/hour with earning potential up to $55,000 per year
• Relocation - negotiable
• Housing Available
• Vacation - 2 weeks to start
• Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Employer Provided)
• Short-term disability (Employer provided)
• 401K with Employer match
• Uniforms, golf
• Professional dues, association dues (National and local)
• Continued Education (3 former employees have completed Rutgers University 2-year certificate, fully funded by the club)
• Every other weekend off out of season / 11 days on, 3 off work schedule in season

KoPQEmACNS