1st Assistant Superintendent- Planterra Golf Club

ClubCorp•Peachtree City, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 1st Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the daily operations and administrative functions of the golf course, ensuring maintenance activities are efficient and meet high standards. The role directly oversees maintenance staff and coordinates with other departments to maintain course conditions and aesthetics. When the Superintendent is absent, the 1st Assistant Superintendent assumes full responsibility for course operations. This position reports to the Superintendent. The role oversees staffing, schedules, task assignments, leave approvals, timecards, recruiting, training, supervision, and employee performance. It assesses course conditions and manages mowing, spraying, turf care, irrigation, supplies, equipment maintenance, logs, and maintenance facilities. It also supports purchasing, budget oversight, annual agronomy planning, regulatory compliance, and safe handling and application of pesticides and fertilizers. The position primarily works outdoors and requires additional hours, including weekends and/or holidays, as needed to meet deadlines. The job includes frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures and humidity, along with physical activities such as walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Turf Management or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in golf course maintenance.
At least 1 year of experience providing input and knowledge of budget control result expectations.
At least 1 year of technical knowledge of equipment and tasks relevant to Spray and Irrigation Technicians, Landscape Foreman, Greens Keeper, Equipment Operator, and Mechanic positions.
Current State Pesticide Applicators License, or successful completion within 90 days of employment.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work additional hours, including weekends and/or holidays, as required to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
Direct supervisory experience and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality of club, company, and personnel information.

Responsibilities

Oversee, plan, and monitor daily operations by coordinating and assigning tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
Approve vacation and sick leave, maintain adequate staff coverage, and ensure timely and accurate weekly timecard submissions.
Collaborate with the Superintendent to recruit, interview, select, and hire employees using the company Applicant Tracking System.
Train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate staff, providing constructive feedback and keeping the Superintendent informed of employee progress.
Assess golf course ground conditions and establish maintenance priorities based on current needs and course standards.
Manage golf course maintenance activities, including mowing, spraying, and turf care, and maintain the course, surrounding landscapes, facilities, and equipment in excellent condition.
Manage chemical, fertilizer, and other supply inventories, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Assist with purchasing supplies and support budget management by maintaining the purchasing checkbook, tracking expenses against forecasts, and correctly coding invoices.
Maintain daily and weekly records, including irrigation pump maintenance, well records, water usage, applications, weather, and personnel records.
Set up, program, and adjust irrigation cycles to support optimal water distribution and course conditions.
Coordinate with the Mechanic to schedule, perform, and document weekly preventative equipment maintenance.
Assist in preparing, developing, and managing the annual agronomy plan and operating budget, monitoring expenses against the established budget.
Maintain turf quality in accordance with industry and environmental standards, including proper pesticide and fertilizer mixing and application; recommend or direct actions to address turf issues.
Supervise and direct a crew of at least two full-time employees and address personnel matters, including pay, performance reviews, corrective actions, and hiring or termination decisions.
Train staff in safety practices and enforce compliance with company and applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including hazardous-material handling and protective equipment use.
Assist others as needed and perform additional duties assigned by management.
Follow company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions; support and enforce policies with professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
Promote safe working practices and maintain required role-related certifications.
Resolve challenges using available resources and work with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
Collaborate with the team to support the club’s goals and overall efficiency.