Assistant Superintendent

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Willow Fork Country Club

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent works directly with the Golf Course Superintendent to provide superior golf course conditions while providing a safe and friendly working environment for our employees and members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the golf course and club grounds
• Conduct weekly safety meetings
• Assists in ordering supplies and materials within the budgetary limitations.
• Helps in keeping records of annual maintenance activities including but not limited to chemical and fertilizer applications as required by law.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude at all times
• Must provide outstanding customer service to all members and guests
• Assist in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, etc
• Assist in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety and personnel discipline
• Schedules the daily work schedule and supervises the employees and their designated tasks/use of equipment
• Assists in the programming, repair, and maintenance of irrigations system
• Performs or supervises the implementation of an overall turf health program
  • This includes aeration, topdressing, and the application of pesticides, fertilizer, & chemicals to golf course turf
• Operates an assortment of golf course equipment, including but not limited to mowers, top dresser, utility vehicles, blowers, rollers, trap rake, tractor, etc.
• Mows golf course turf and performs daily course setup duties
• Assists mechanic in maintaining and repairs to the golf courseequipment
• Maintains clubhouse, golf shop, tennis and pool turf and landscaping
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasionally after hours
• Strong leadership communication, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Perform all golf course tasks as required by Golf Course Superintendent

Working Conditions

• Must adapt to extremes of temperature and inclement weather from outdoor working environment
• Must be able to manage heavy equipment and lift heavy items

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and greens; and maintenance practices for golf course turf
• Proper applications of fertilizers and chemicals including record keeping as required by local, state, and federal laws
• Irrigation system operation, repair, andmaintenance
• Equipment operation and maintenance procedures
• Possess, enrolled in, or seeking a degree in a turf grass management related field or applicable experience
  • 3 to 5 years of past golf course experience may be an applicable substitute)

Texas pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 6 months

• Experience managing and maintaining ultra dwarf greens and 419 Bermuda fairways, tees, and roughs preferred

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Directly To: Golf Course Superintendent

Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive benefit package: Health / Dental / Eye insurance, Uniforms, & Paid Time Off – Waiting period will apply.