Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Lucas, KY

1d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a water-lovers paradise surrounded by forested, rolling hills. The resort is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world!

The golf course at Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers a beautiful but challenging 18-holes of golf that is sure to offer an exciting round to beginners and experts alike. The golf course is surrounded by beautiful views of Barren River Lake State Resort Park and breathtaking overlooks of Barren River Lake.

We are looking for a golf course assistant superintendent that enjoys the outdoors, has knowledge and experience of the following: golf course maintenance and agronomic operations, budgeting and pesticide application programs, landscape maintenance and design, maintenance of golf equipment fleet including small engine repair, hydraulics, and mower reel adjustment, irrigation repair and operation, recruiting and hiring of golf course maintenance staff. This position works with the Park’s Golf Maintenance Department.

As the Golf Course Assistant Superintendent, you will fill a vital role by being a part of a challenging environment and critical team member to help this State Park not only maintain but improve its offerings to our guests.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Two years experience working on a golf maintenance staff for a regulation golf course.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
• Must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment.
• The N-18 Pesticide Applicators License required by this position can be obtained by passing the test administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's degree in plant sciences or a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for ONE of the required two years of working experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Golf Course Superintendent in all phases and agronomic operations on the golf course.
• Assist in developing long term plans, budgeting plans, and chemical programs.
• Lead staff in projects and routine maintenance activities.
• Irrigation repair, instillation, and application to turf.
• Calibrate and operate the equipment necessary to apply chemicals and fertilizers.

Benefits

• Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Training/Career Development Opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K)
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED