Great River Golf Club - Senior Assistant Superintendent

Sacred Heart University•Milford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to support all aspects of golf course operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, crew supervision, fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation system management, and the coordination of daily maintenance activities to ensure optimal course conditions.

Requirements

Must hold a turf certificate, A.S. or B.S. in turf grass management or related field.
A minimum of two years' golf course experience is required
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a keen eye for detail.
Willingness to learn and a desire to advance in the golf industry.
Strong communication skills.
Work well in a team environment.
Fertilizer and sprayer calibration.
CT pesticide applicator license (obtained within 6 months of employment).
Strong knowledge of computer based software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
Early hours, lifting heavy objects, working in all environmental conditions.
Must work weekends, holidays, long hours on feet, and long hours of manual labor.

Nice To Haves

one year of experience as an Assistant Superintendent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and supervising of the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; schedule work and supervise the employees and the use of equipment.
Responsible for the operation of all equipment and instruction for other operators on the use and care of mowing and other equipment.
Oversees and leads labor crews tasked with special projects.
Completes daily golf course set-up, including pin and tee locations.
Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
Monitors all turf grass areas for drought and waters appropriately.
Performs routine safety inspection on all application equipment.
Maintains chemical storage and mixing area.
Snow removal is required in the parking lot, around the clubhouse and maintenance facility, at the entrance, and on the road to the pump house.
Assist in the management of capital projects.
Other duties as assigned.