Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

HYLAND HILLS PARKS & RECREATION•Westminster, CO

23h•$66,500 - $96,400•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in overseeing all golf course maintenance operations and construction projects at The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills.

Requirements

Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
State of Colorado certified operator or qualified supervisor pesticide license required.
Thorough working knowledge of irrigation software systems.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of Integrated Pest Management.
Member in good standing of local, Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents Association and national Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Requires valid driver’s license.
Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a supervisor capacity.
Must have a State of Colorado Pesticide Applicators License or obtain within 6 months.
Must also possess a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of maintenance programs to ensure the highest standard of turf and facility maintenance.
Supervision and personnel management of golf course grounds and horticulture crews. This includes hiring, training, disciplining, evaluating, and developing approximately 6 full time and 34 seasonal employees.
Works with management and staff to ensure a safe and supportive work environment.
Responsible to inspect and monitor golf course conditions for playing standards.
Works with Golf Course Superintendent to determine and implement corrective action when necessary.
Supervision of golf course maintenance programs including irrigation, mowing, pesticide application, horticulture (including Adventure Golf and Raceway horticulture program) and specialized agronomy and turf management.
Ensure the golf course is compliant with government regulations for safe handling, storage and record keeping of pesticides.
Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of maintenance buildings and facilities.
Assist with the preparation and monitoring of capital and annual operating budgets.
Maintains routine maintenance records including chemical applications, irrigation records, building maintenance, turf logs (including greens), inventory control, meter readings, comp time and daily work logs.
Attend training sessions, workshops, staff meetings and conferences as assigned.
Communicate and coordinate with golf shop staff on daily opening of golf course and any maintenance procedures that might affect play that day.
Communicate and coordinate with Equipment Managers on equipment needs, scheduling and items needing repairs
Assist with purchasing of supplies and materials for golf maintenance division including adherence to budget.
Marking golf course in compliance with USGA Rules of Golf.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Coordinate with Adventure Golf and Raceway staff to maintain landscape grounds and horticulture program at facility including staffing and purchasing of supplies and materials.
Participates in weekend supervisor program at golf course, but on call at all times for golf course maintenance issues.
Responsible to monitor safety of all employees and guests.