Golf Course Asst Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. Under the superintendent's direction, the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths;

supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent's capacity during his / her absence.

Essential Duties

• Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work; and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and / or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment;

and supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.

• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety and personnel discipline.
• May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work harmoniously with patrons and fellow employees
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain records and files
• Working knowledge of the rules of golf
• Ability to learn and enforce course policies, rules and regulations
• Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the duties required.
• Ability to present self in a professional manner and appearance.
• Use excellent customer service skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, golf course members, and all members of the general public
• Relieves other personnel at the golf course when necessary
• Other duties as assigned, including tasks which support the essential functions and may be changed or redesigned

Minimum Experience & Skills :

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Golf Superintendent or 1st Assistant
• 2-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science) preferred, but not required.
• High School or GED in possession or in progress
• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf;
• planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners;

herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.

Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports;

and maintain effective employee and public relations.

• Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator preferred
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Driver's License and minimum state required vehicle insurance is required
11 days ago