Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Hot Springs Village Property Owners Assoc•Hot Springs Village, AR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Appointed by the Golf Course Superintendent and approved by the Director of Golf. Assist the Superintendent in the supervision of golf course personnel in all golf course maintenance operations. Requires valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree(AA) or equivalent from a two or four year college or technical school.
A minimum of 3 years related experience and or training, or a combination of education and experience.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Requires a valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.
Must acquire an Arkansas Pesticide Applicators Certificate for Golf Course Pest Control within six (6) months of attaining assistant Superintendent status.
Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Train golf course personnel relative to golf course maintenance equipment usage, techniques and conduct.
Assist the Superintendent in the preparation of the annual budget and help oversee the expenditure of funds within the guidelines of the approved budget and policy.
Assist the Superintendent in the formulation and administration of annual agronomical maintenance programs for golf course greens, tees, fairways and roughs.
Assist with the supervision of storage, handling and application of all fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Enforce compliance with all safety regulations.
Act in the capacity of the Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent.
Limited computer skills.
May be required to drive POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.
Inspect golf course regularly to assure quality of surfaces for all golfers.
Regular attendance is required.
Supervise personnel of golf course maintenance operations.