GOLF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Boyd Gaming•Florence, IN

About The Position

The Golf Assistant Superintendent develops an environment that creates excitement for guests and employees while promoting and retaining a highly skilled workforce. The role manages and directs maintenance of the golf course and adjacent facilities, supervises equipment maintenance, assists with personnel management, and supports customer relations and employee development. The position may serve as acting Golf Course Superintendent when required. The work generally takes place outdoors and involves exposure to all weather conditions, pesticides and landscape-care products, hand and power tools, and gardening and mowing equipment. The position requires physical strength, stamina, and agility, and flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.

Requirements

Management experience required.
Typically acquired through completion of courses in Turf Management and 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience.
Ability to use equipment associated with the position, including basic hand and power tools and mowing equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
Ability to prepare and maintain clear and concise reports and records.
Physical strength, stamina, and agility.
Valid driver's license.
Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate licenses and certifications under Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Turf Grass Management Certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct maintenance of golf course tees, greens, fairways, cart paths, and adjacent facilities.
Supervise maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment used to maintain the golf course.
Assist with personnel management for the golf maintenance staff.
Build and retain customer relations and mentor employees to provide superior customer service.
Train, evaluate, motivate, and supervise staff, providing guidance, resources, and information to help employees achieve established objectives.
Establish and maintain department objectives, standards, and procedures, and assist with budgets.
Plan and supervise maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways, as well as planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, and trees.
Instruct and supervise employees in the operation and care of mowing and other golf course maintenance equipment.
Determine the need for and schedule pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer, and soil conditioner applications; direct operation and calibration of pesticide application equipment.
Oversee general cleaning of grounds and surrounding areas.
Maintain the golf course to standards that excel in golf course maintenance.
Maintain and repair surrounding walkways, benches, drinking fountains, and adjacent appurtenances.
Supervise and participate in operation and maintenance of pumps and maintenance of irrigation and drainage control systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls.
Inspect golf course utilities and equipment and take corrective action to minimize potential safety violations.
Prepare schedules and reports as required for equipment and personnel.
Perform as acting Golf Course Superintendent when required.