Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Deer Course)

The Triumph Group • Savannah, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be assigned to the Deer Creek Course, a stand-alone 18-hole property that hosts the Korn Ferry event each spring, the Club Car Championship. This course was completely redone in 2010 by Tom Fazio with Tif Eagle greens and Celebration wall-to-wall, and the approaches and run-offs were replaced with Tif Grand. The Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Activities would include assisting in the budgeting, developing agronomical plans, scheduling, and then implementing the daily activities such as course setup, daily maintenance, cultural practices, chemical application and calibration, irrigation problem-solving and repair, and leading projects in construction, renovations, and enhancements. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for leading, directing, overseeing, assisting, training, and coaching staff. The Club's culture and leadership focus on continuous improvement, developing staff, and promoting from within, offering opportunities to learn multiple courses, designs, grasses, and practices, with shadowing opportunities. The organizational structure allows Assistants to advance to course and multi-course superintendent positions.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge in golf course maintenance.
• Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams and projects.
• Familiarity with golf course budgets and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
• Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Have a current Georgia pesticide license or the ability to acquire a license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have a BS or Associate's Degree in turf grass management, or related certificate and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the maintenance and repair of pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems, and performing preventive maintenance as appropriate.
• Supervise and assist in the daily preparation of the golf course, including mowing, course set-up, tee marker and rake placement, hazard stakes, and out-of-bounds markers.
• Perform sprayer and fertilizer spreader calibration and assist in chemical/fertilizer applications.
• Inspect turf, shrubs, and other outdoor Club areas to assess pesticide/fertilizer needs and apply as needed to maintain excellent grounds and golf course condition.
• Frequently meet and greet members and guests, assisting and responding proactively to their needs.
• Check inventories and ensure product inventory levels are maintained and chemical storage areas and mixing areas are in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all equipment and chemical/fertilizer inventories and applications.
• Train staff and ensure all safety policies and procedures are practiced in the safe and efficient operation and care of turf equipment and the Club.
• Follows safety guidelines described in the operating procedures and generally practices behavior that ensures the safety of staff, members, and guests.
• Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401 (k) retirement plan with 100% Club matching contribution up to 3% and 50% matching contribution for the next 2%.
• Paid Time Off with accruals beginning the 1st day of employment and available after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off is given for your birthday.
• Educational Assistance through the Club Scholarship Program.
• Cell phone.
• Clothing/uniform allowance.
• The club provided meals.
• Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership and paid attendance to the National GCSAA hosted in Orlando and regional Georgia and South Carolina conferences.
• Golf privileges to all six courses.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree