Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training

TPC Network•Silvis, IL

21h

About The Position

TPC Deere Run is a par-71, 7,256-yard championship golf course open to the public located in the Quad Cities region of Silvis, Illinois and just over a two-hour drive from Chicago. Since 2000, TPC Deere Run has been the home of the PGA TOUR’s annual John Deere Classic. TPC Deere Run’s championship course was featured as one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, as well as ranked fifth in the state of Illinois by GolfWeek Magazine. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network! The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent-In-Training (AIT) is an entry level position for individuals seeking management careers in golf course maintenance. The position is designed to provide the individual with experience and training directed specifically towards preparing them for promotion to an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position. The AIT performs a broad range of maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment operation, agronomic product applications, special projects, limited supervision, and administrative and record keeping duties.

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 education
Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary

Responsibilities

As requested, assist the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I & II with interviewing, training, scheduling and review of performance for the Golf Course Maintenance staff members
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
As requested, assist with training staff on proper equipment operation, established procedures and techniques so that staff are aware of how to properly perform assigned tasks
Have, or the ability to obtain a valid Certified Applicator's License that is registered in the same state as the golf course operation
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 ensuring daily department tasks and duties are completed; communicates recommended changes as needed to supervisors
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
Assist with special repairs or modifications projects as needed
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