Position Overview

The Assistant Superintendent (Primary) will work directly with the Golf Course Superintendent on the day-to-day operations of the golf course maintenance team. This position will train and supervise the crew, manage golf course conditions, and be the key employee in assisting the Superintendent.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the Superintendent in managing all aspects of the golf course

• Attend club staff meetings on an at least a once a month basis and represent the Agronomy Team when the Superintendent is unavailable

• Assist the Superintendent with preparing and managing the annual budget
• Assist the Superintendent with the club’s annual Agronomy Plan
• Lead the environmental and sustainability efforts for the golf course maintenance department

• Working with the Superintendent assist in developing short and long-range goals to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of the golf course

• In the absence of the Superintendent becomes the leader of the department.

• Perform calibration and application of pesticides and fertilizers

• Operate and troubleshoot the course irrigation system
• Assist in managing employees, including scheduling and supervising safe equipment usage, in the Superintendent’s absence
• Apply cultural practices to greens, tees, and fairways
• Implement agronomic best practices for course optimization
• Assist in the execution of an environmental plan that aligns with the facility’s goals and best management practices for land, water, wildlife and natural resource conservation.
• Support overall maintenance plans for the golf course

• Keep detailed records of course management history and future plans
• Scout and manage turf pests
• Assist with equipment upkeep and repairs
• Track growing degree days, clipping volumes, and weather models through the growing season
• Monitor and manage moisture levels in areas of play
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or needs of the club

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years’ experience in golf course operations, preferably at a resort golf facility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to coordinate with other club departments for events, scheduling, and other club priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

In addition, the ideal candidate will be or have:

• A degree or certificate in Turf Management
• Enthusiastic about enabling the game of golf through course management
• Experience leading a team in the golf environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to visually inspect golf course
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, may be required to lift 100 lbs. occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly, performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting

Work Environment

This position will be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions in performing the duties of the job.