Assistant Superintendent at The Third Golf Course - Watersound Club

THE ST JOE COMPANY•Panama City Beach, FL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in maintenance of all aspects of the golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths, and rough. The role also supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment and helps keep the course free of pest infestations and disease outbreaks. The position supports the Golf Course Superintendent with personnel recommendations, oversees course and club-ground cleanliness, and helps ensure department operations comply with company, county, state, and federal regulations. Work includes supervising daily maintenance-crew operations, monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems, scouting for disease, and applying pesticides and fertilizers. The position is based at The Third Golf Course in Panama City Beach, Florida, and involves extended work outdoors in varied conditions.

Requirements

  • Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) certification.
  • Sufficient education and literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English.
  • Detail-oriented and thorough, with the ability to perform consistent work to high standards.
  • Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way and respect their privacy.
  • Knowledge of pesticide use and intensive knowledge of irrigation and pest/disease monitoring.
  • Ability to lead a team efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to operate grounds equipment, including mowers, utility vehicles, blowers, and trimmers.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree in turf management.
  • At least five years of experience in turf care.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and participate in turf maintenance across tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths, and rough.
  • Conduct frequent disease scouting and irrigation monitoring.
  • Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications.
  • Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with personnel recommendations, including wages, reviews, warnings, and terminations.
  • Oversee the cleanliness of the golf course and club grounds.
  • Help operate the department in compliance with company, county, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
  • Monitor and maintain irrigation systems.
  • Schedule and supervise the daily operations of the maintenance crew.
  • Apply pesticides and fertilizers properly.
  • Supervise maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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