Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The Broadmoor Hotel's Talent Acquisition Team • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $58,000

About The Position

The Broadmoor is committed to creating a culture of family and community while simultaneously providing a genuine, unforgettable experience for our guests and team. This role will play a key part in continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent assists the Golf Course Manager with the daily supervision of maintenance activities to condition the golf course to the highest level of playability.
Our employees represent The Broadmoor brand and are Ambassadors of our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Standards. Learn more about The Broadmoor here.
What you will be doing:
Hiring, training, and supervision of greenkeeping staff
Daily inspection of the golf course including greens, tees, approaches, fairways, roughs and natural areas
Ensure effective communications with all managers in the golf course maintenance department greenkeepers, and golf operations personnel
Obtain CO State Pesticide Applicators License within one year of hire for applying pesticides to the golf course including herbicides for weed control, insecticides and fungicides when needed.
Calibrate and apply fertilizer, surfactants and growth regulators to golf course turfgrass areas according to the agronomic plan
Assist with the operation of snow removal equipment for the Wilderness Properties, Hotel, and golf course areas.
Perform daily golf course maintenance department tasks including record keeping, maintaining a clean and organized shop and equipment
Perform basic horticulture responsibilities including tree and shrub trimming
Operate and train greenkeepers in the safe operation of equipment in the golf course maintenance fleet including utility vehicles, mowers, blowers, edgers, tractors, trimmers, cultural practices equipment including aerifiers, topdressers, and vertical mowing, skid loaders
Operate and repair irrigation system, hand watering for precise irrigation applications and promote firm playing conditions, drainage maintenance and installation
Participation and leadership in special projects including sod installation, concrete repairs, bunker renovation, irrigation improvements.
Communicate daily pre-shift meeting to golf course maintenance department staff covering hotel information, scheduling and assigned tasks
Follow Hotel safety guidelines and OSHA standards
Must be flexible to working weekends and holidays Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others
Strong interpersonal communication skills
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

Requirements

• Two- or four-year degree preferred in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture or related field, and/or prior related experience in golf course maintenance.
• One year minimum supervisory experience.
• experience with golf course irrigation systems.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
• Any employee driving a Broadmoor vehicle must be 18 years or older
• Colorado State Pesticide License needs to be attained within one year of employment
• Ability to directly supervises golf maintenance department staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Must be flexible to working weekends and holidays Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and supervision of greenkeeping staff
• Daily inspection of the golf course including greens, tees, approaches, fairways, roughs and natural areas
• Ensure effective communications with all managers in the golf course maintenance department greenkeepers, and golf operations personnel
• Obtain CO State Pesticide Applicators License within one year of hire for applying pesticides to the golf course including herbicides for weed control, insecticides and fungicides when needed.
• Calibrate and apply fertilizer, surfactants and growth regulators to golf course turfgrass areas according to the agronomic plan
• Assist with the operation of snow removal equipment for the Wilderness Properties, Hotel, and golf course areas.
• Perform daily golf course maintenance department tasks including record keeping, maintaining a clean and organized shop and equipment
• Perform basic horticulture responsibilities including tree and shrub trimming
• Operate and train greenkeepers in the safe operation of equipment in the golf course maintenance fleet including utility vehicles, mowers, blowers, edgers, tractors, trimmers, cultural practices equipment including aerifiers, topdressers, and vertical mowing, skid loaders
• Operate and repair irrigation system, hand watering for precise irrigation applications and promote firm playing conditions, drainage maintenance and installation
• Participation and leadership in special projects including sod installation, concrete repairs, bunker renovation, irrigation improvements.
• Communicate daily pre-shift meeting to golf course maintenance department staff covering hotel information, scheduling and assigned tasks
• Follow Hotel safety guidelines and OSHA standards

Benefits

• Benefits – Employees are offered expansive benefits including Health & Dental, 401k, local discounts. Please click here for a comprehensive list of benefits.
• Career Development – We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree