Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
About The Position
The Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be responsible for various activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. These would include assisting in budgeting, developing agronomic plans, scheduling, and then implementing daily activities such as course setup, daily maintenance, cultural practices, chemical application and calibration, irrigation problem-solving and repair, and leading projects in construction, renovations, and enhancements. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for leading, directing, overseeing, assisting, training, and coaching staff.
Requirements
- Experience and expertise in golf course maintenance.
- Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams.
- Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
- Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
- Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
- Experience with construction and renovation projects.
- Have a current Georgia pesticide license or the ability to acquire one.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have a BS or associate degree in turf grass management or related certificate and experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing the maintenance and repair of pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems and performing preventive maintenance as appropriate.
- Supervise the daily preparation of the golf course, including mowing, course set-up, tee marker and rake placement, hazard stakes, and out-of-bounds markers.
- Perform sprayer and fertilizer spreader calibration and assist in chemical/fertilizer applications.
- Inspect turf, shrubs, and other outdoor Club areas to assess pesticide/fertilizer needs and apply as needed to maintain the excellent condition of the grounds and golf course.
- Frequently meet and greet members and guests and assist and respond proactively to their needs.
- Check inventories and ensure inventory levels of products are maintained, and chemical storage areas and mixing areas are in compliance with state regulations.
- Maintain accurate records on all equipment and chemical/fertilizer inventories and applications.
- Train staff and ensure all safety policies and procedures are practiced in the safe and efficient operation and care of turf equipment and the Club.
- Follows the safety guidelines described in the operating procedures and generally behaves in a way that ensures the safety of staff, members, and guests.
- Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Group health, dental, vision short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 401k retirement plan with 100% Club matching contribution up to 3% and 50% matching contribution for the next 2%.
- Paid Time Off with accruals beginning 1st day of employment and available after 90 days.
- Paid Time Off given for your birthday.
- Educational Assistance through the Club Scholarship Program.
- Cell phone.
- Clothing/uniform allowance.
- The club provided meals.
- Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership and attendance to the National GCSAA hosted in Orlando and regional Georgia and South Carolina conferences.
- Golf privileges to all six courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
