Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II

TPC Network•Memphis, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

TPC Southwind is a private par-70, 7,244-yard layout located in the gated community of Southwind in Southeast Memphis, Tennessee. It is home to the FedEx St. Jude Championship and features a modern-style, 34,000 square-foot clubhouse. This role directly supervises the Golf Course Maintenance crew and assists in the daily supervision of golf course maintenance operations. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II also assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and work related experience in turf management
Knowledge of general business administration practices as applied to golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through one to two years golf course maintenance experience in progressively responsible positions
Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the work of others which includes, assisting the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I with recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and review of performance for the Golf Course Maintenance Crew
Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all tasks relevant to the Application Foreman, Irrigation Foreman, Equipment Operator I, II, III & IV positions, Landscape Gardener I, II, III and IV positions, Irrigation Technicians I, II, III & IV positions, and the application technician position
Must have a thorough knowledge of proper care and operation of all maintenance equipment and must be able to perform any task associated with maintaining the golf course or equipment
Train staff on proper equipment operation, established procedures and techniques so that staff are aware of how to properly perform assigned tasks
Assist with promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Assists in the training of employees in safety procedures and internal procedures.
Assist in managing the daily departmental workload
Ensure the overall organization and cleanliness of the golf course, equipment and maintenance facility.
Assume the duties of the Irrigation Foreman, or Application Foreman as required
Direct special repairs or modifications projects
Assist in closely monitoring and controlling departmental expenses so that they conform to budget constraints
Communicates on a regular basis via a 2-way radio system
Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
Special projects or other duties as assigned