Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Mississippi State University (MS) • Starkville, MS

39d

About The Position

Oversees the daily operational and personnel activities to provide care and management for the University Golf Course.

Requirements

• Three years of experience managing ultradwarf bermuda grass or ultradwarf bentgrass greens.
• Must have working knowledge of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Must have the ability to exercise tact and discretion when interacting with customers and the public, including reasonable standards of personal appearance.
• Must have a working knowledge of irrigation control systems.
• Must possess or be able to very quickly obtain a Category III Turf and Ornamental Pesticide Applicator's Certificate.
• Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Golf and Sports Turf Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Trains, supervises, assigns, inspects work, and evaluates the job performance of the Irrigation Technician.
• Performs irrigation repairs and maintenance activities in the absence of the Irrigation Technician.
• Interviews, trains, supervises, assigns, and inspects work of student employees.
• Participates in making necessary changes to any/all golf course features.
• Plans maintenance projects in order to facilitate the daily up-keep of the golf course and surrounding grounds.
• Monitors the course daily for the presence of turfgrass pests. Identifies diseases, weeds, and insects in order to recommend/select appropriate control measures.
• Monitors work areas in order to assure accuracy of projects.
• Determines irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide application rates.
• Assists the Equipment Technician in monitoring golf course equipment for proper operation.
• Oversees the calibration of all equipment used in the distribution of pesticides and soil amendments.
• Communicates daily with the Pro Shop concerning course conditions.
• Prepares research plots and collects related data.
• Orders supplies for the golf course.
• Assists in teaching the Golf Course Operations (AGN 4423/6423) Lab as well as other turfgrass related course work.
• Conducts regularly scheduled staff safety meetings.
• Assists the superintendent in record keeping and managing inventoried assets.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees