Assistant Course Superintendent

Cherokee Nation Businesses•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

Direct and manage programs for the entire grounds of the golf course. Responsibilities Provides general management directions to all department employees. Oversees maintenance of perimeter of club property and golf course. Oversees planning and logistics of personnel and equipment, ensuring daily maintenance tasks are accomplished. Maintains records of fertilizer and pesticide applications, weather data, maintenance procedures, and inventory. Supervises and aids in planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees, and ornamental plants. Aids in management of all golf course construction and/or renovation projects. Manages, oversees, and maintains standards of personnel appearance and conduct. Coaches and counsels’ employees as needed. Performs general golf course equipment maintenance as needed. Supervise department and have input into hiring/termination/performance decisions. Work involves frequent exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, moisture, smoke, and toxic/caustic chemicals. Work requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and balancing. Work requires lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five (5) years of golf maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management.
Knowledge of general golf maintenance equipment preventative repair measures.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Excellent multi-tasking skills.
Ability to maintain a working relationship with management and co-workers.
Ability to maintain a professional status with guests and vendors.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
NOTE: this job is a safety sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements. A positive drug test will result in a job offer being rescinded or, for active employees, termination, even if they test positive for marijuana and have a valid medical marijuana license.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or vocational certification in a related field preferred.
Two (2) years of leadership experience preferred.
State Pesticide Applicators License/Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage programs for the entire grounds of the golf course.
Provides general management directions to all department employees.
Oversees maintenance of perimeter of club property and golf course.
Oversees planning and logistics of personnel and equipment, ensuring daily maintenance tasks are accomplished.
Maintains records of fertilizer and pesticide applications, weather data, maintenance procedures, and inventory.
Supervises and aids in planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
Aids in management of all golf course construction and/or renovation projects.
Manages, oversees, and maintains standards of personnel appearance and conduct.
Coaches and counsels’ employees as needed.
Performs general golf course equipment maintenance as needed.
Supervise department and have input into hiring/termination/performance decisions.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.