Golf Assistant Superintendent
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 golf course maintenance, including tees, greens, fairways, cart paths, adjacent facilities, grounds, utilities, and equipment. It assists with personnel management, budgets, and department objectives, standards, and procedures; trains and supervises staff; and helps ensure superior customer service and golf course conditions that meet high standards. The position may act as Golf Course Superintendent when required.
Requirements
- Management experience required.
- Typically acquired through courses in Turf Management and 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience.
- Ability to use equipment associated with the position, including basic hand tools, 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 golf course equipment.
- 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 on operation and care of mowing and other golf course maintenance equipment.
- Instruct employees on equipment care.
- Determine the need for and schedule pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer or soil conditioner applications; direct operation and calibration of pesticide application equipment.
- Oversee cleaning of grounds and surrounding areas.
- Maintain the golf course to a high standard.
- Maintain and repair surrounding walkways, benches, drinking fountains, and adjacent appurtenances.
- Supervise and participate in operation and maintenance of pumps and 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 required schedules and reports for equipment and personnel.
- Act as Golf Course Superintendent when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
