Assistant Superintendent

The Polo Club of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in managing all phases of golf course maintenance. Oversees and participates in all fertility and plant protectant programs, irrigation installation and repairs. This role involves planning, scheduling, instructing, training, and directing the crew in golf course maintenance procedures. The Assistant Superintendent performs checks of processes, oversees chemical and fertilizer applications, and advises the Superintendent on course conditions. They are also responsible for the cleanup and storage of tools and equipment, addressing performance issues, and assuming management responsibilities in the Superintendent's absence. Excellent communication with members, co-workers, management, and the general public in a courteous and professional manner is essential, along with conforming to all regulations and policies and maintaining a professional demeanor.

Requirements

Knowledge of agronomy and related practices.
Knowledge of the game of golf.
Must be able to supervise work effectively.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in the heat for extended periods of time.
Must have good customer relations skills.
Previous club experience required.
Ability to verbally communicate well in English and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and members.
Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
Associate’s degree (A.S.) in Agronomy or Horticulture plus four to ten years related experience and/or equivalent combination for related education and experience.
Ability to communicate well in English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, common inquiries and complaints from groups of managers, clients, members, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn to operate the Irrigation System software.
Valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning, scheduling, instructing, training, and directing crew in the performance of golf course maintenance procedures and job responsibilities.
Performs checks of processes throughout the day.
Oversees chemical and fertilizer applications and assists as necessary.
Advises Superintendent of course conditions.
Oversees cleanup and storage of tools and equipment at the end of the shift.
Advises the Superintendent of all performance issues and enforces performance standards.
Assumes additional management responsibilities as needed in the absence of the Superintendent.
Communicates with members, co-workers, management and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of The Polo Club.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.
Manages line employees in the Golf Course Maintenance department.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the crew.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Assists in fertilizing, inspecting courses and reaching to tree trees.