Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The Triumph Group • Orangeburg, SC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on leadership position leads, directs, oversees, assists, trains, and coaches staff. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be responsible for and involved in all activities, including course maintenance, grow-in, and construction. Activities would include assisting in budgeting, developing agronomic plans, scheduling, and implementing daily activities such as course setup, daily maintenance, cultural practices, chemical calibration and application, irrigation problem-solving and repair, and leading projects and enhancements.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge in golf course maintenance.
• Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams and projects.
• Knowledge of chemical pesticide and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• A current pesticide license or the ability to acquire a license.
• A Bachelor’s, associate, or Certificate in turf grass management or related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team, delegating and assigning assignments, providing guidance, training, coaching, and assisting, and ensuring work is completed as expected and in a timely manner.
• Assisting in planning and scheduling all maintenance activities and staff in performing grounds maintenance processes and procedures.
• Assisting in managing and overseeing chemical/fertilizer applications.
• Inspecting turf conditions, advising the Superintendent, recommending corrective action, and implementing/overseeing corrective action.
• Training staff and ensuring all safety policies and procedures are practiced, and turf equipment and tools are safely and efficiently operated, cared for, and properly stored.
• Monitoring and recognizing performance issues, coaching staff, and ensuring performance standards are met.
• Complying with all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Communicating and interacting with members, guests, coworkers, management, staff, and others professionally, courteously, and positively representing the Club.
• Fills in for the Superintendent when needed.

Benefits

• GCSAA national and local association membership fees paid
• Generous paid time off benefits for vacation and sick leave
• Club-provided meals
• Uniforms

What This Job Offers

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