Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The Triumph Group • Boynton Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be responsible for assisting the Golf Course Superintendent in managing, directing, and leading golf course and grounds operations. Hunters Run sits on 990 acres in Southeast Florida, located in the Boynton Beach area. The Club amenities include 54 holes of championship golf, 30 Racquet Sports courts, a Fitness Center, and multiple dining areas. The community has over 1,600 residences. The Club’s goal is to have the attributes, facilities, and operations that qualify for Platinum Club recognition. Hunters Run’s three championship 18-hole golf courses, East, West, and South, are uniquely designed and beautifully manicured with fairways and greens that appeal to golfers of all skills. There are also two practice ranges, an expansive putting green, and a short-game complex. The South and North courses are scheduled for renovations.

Requirements

• Associate degree or certificate in Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in golf course maintenance with a progressive career track.
• Excellent oral and written communication, as well as team-building skills.
• Florida Pesticide license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work a schedule that will include some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and leading the team by delegating assignments, providing guidance, training, coaching, and assistance to ensure work is completed as expected and on time.
• Ensuring the golf course is maintained and in proper playing condition.
• Supervising, leading, and assisting in the daily set-up and maintenance of the golf course
• Supervising, leading, and assisting in all planting, fertilizing, and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees, and other facilities on the golf course.
• Ensuring all crew is appropriately trained on the operation, maintenance, care, and storage of equipment, and that issues are reported promptly and appropriately to the Equipment Manager.
• Observing daily playing conditions, including mowing quality, green speeds, bunker conditions, course setup, and soil moisture.
• Inspecting and maintaining course drainage, irrigation, and watering systems.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive safety program that complies with local, state, and federal laws and ensures standards are practiced.
• Communicating, as necessary, with other department personnel to discuss conditions of the facilities, maintenance plans, and scheduled events.
• Ensuring that chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored, recorded, and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, and that these products are efficiently utilized.
• Attending employee and management meetings, turf conferences, workshops, and other educational programs to maintain current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes that may affect the department’s operations.
• Performing golf course maintenance tasks, including those assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or the Director of Golf Course Maintenance, and other tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Group medical and dental benefits are available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Paid vision insurance
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401 (k) retirement plan after 6 months with a 50% Club matching contribution up to 3%.
• Vacation time starts at 80 hours (two weeks) after 90 days of employment.
• Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership, and paid for and attended some local and regional conferences.

What This Job Offers

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