Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Mississippi State University (MS)Starkville, MS
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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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Educational Services

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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