Asst Superintendent, Parks

City of Fort Collins•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent is an operations-level role that assists with planning, coordinating, supervising, and carrying out golf course maintenance operations. The position applies specialized knowledge of turfgrass management, agronomy, irrigation, horticulture, and equipment. It directs and participates in daily care of golf course grounds and requires adapting work to changing weather, turf, course-use, environmental, staffing, and operational conditions. The role exercises independent judgment within established policies and under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent. The position directly supervises and leads seasonal and full-time maintenance staff by assigning work, setting priorities, training and developing employees, and monitoring work quality and safety. It collaborates with clubhouse operations, City departments, contractors, external partners, and the community. During the Golf Course Superintendent’s absence, it serves in that capacity to maintain continuity of daily operations, staff direction, and operational decision-making within delegated authority. The position supports sustainable golf course management and environmental stewardship, and applies City policies, safety requirements, environmental regulations, and maintenance standards. It supports emergency, weather-related, and seasonal operations, including snow removal. The schedule is flexible and may include early mornings, weekends, holidays, and adjusted hours based on seasonal and operational needs. Employees must reside in Colorado. This is a full-time regular, classified, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Five years of related experience and/or education in golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, horticulture, irrigation, or a closely related field, including experience performing or coordinating daily maintenance activities.
Valid driver’s license.
Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor pesticide applicator license with applicable turf and ornamental categories, or ability to obtain the required license within 12 months of hire.
Must reside in the State of Colorado.
Ability to apply advanced knowledge of turfgrass management, agronomy, golf course maintenance practices, irrigation systems, and water management.
Ability to independently assess changing course, weather, staffing, and operational conditions and adjust maintenance priorities within established policies and direction.
Ability to lead, supervise, train, and develop maintenance employees, including assigning work, monitoring performance and safety, and providing coaching and feedback.
Ability to coordinate complex maintenance activities and projects involving multiple work groups, contractors, golf operations, City functions, and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate technical information and operational decisions effectively with employees, supervisors, golfers, homeowners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Working knowledge of golf course equipment, facilities, infrastructure, workplace safety, environmental, pesticide, and hazardous materials requirements.
Ability to manage competing operational priorities and available resources, including staffing, equipment, materials, time, and course conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, weekends, holidays, and adjusted hours.
Ability to meet the Heavy physical demands classification: exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in daily golf course maintenance operations, setting priorities and adapting work to weather, turf conditions, course use, staffing, and operational needs.
Plan and implement turfgrass and agronomic practices, including irrigation, fertility, cultural practices, and pest management.
Supervise and lead assigned maintenance staff by assigning work, setting priorities, training employees, monitoring performance and safety, and supporting employee development.
Coordinate irrigation operations and maintenance, including monitoring system performance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Coordinate maintenance and repair of golf course equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
Support sustainable golf course management and environmental stewardship through responsible management of water, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment, and other resources.
Coordinate maintenance projects and operational activities with clubhouse operations, City departments, contractors, and external partners; respond to customer and community concerns related to golf course maintenance.
Apply City policies, safety requirements, environmental regulations, and established maintenance standards; identify operational concerns and escalate issues requiring higher-level direction.
Support emergency, weather-related, and seasonal operations, including snow removal and adjusted work schedules as needed.
Serve in the Golf Course Superintendent’s capacity during absences, maintaining continuity of daily operations, staff direction, and operational decision-making within established policies and delegated authority.
Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional adjusted hours based on seasonal and operational needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and eligible family members, effective the first of the month after hire.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
One-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new full-time classified and unclassified management hires.
Retirement plan with company contributions after a six-month probation period and immediate vesting.
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal, and financial assistance.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Wellness program and workout facilities.
Employee and family on-site health clinic.
Learning and development opportunities and career mobility.