Assistant Club Superintendent

Position Requirements 

• The Assistant Superintendent(s) must possess a keen eye for detail with the ability to anticipate and problem solve as they arise. 
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; and maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• A 2-year degree or 2-4 years golf course experience required.
• Ability to obtain RI pesticide license 3B within 60 days of hire. 

Necessary Knowledge & Experience

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
• Management of all crew members assignments. 
• Effectively and efficiently manage a crew of 10-14.
• Must display effective training skills with newly hired employees to the industry.
• Implement and enforce safety practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Assist with all chemical, fertilizer and top-dressing applications.
• Must have knowledge of irrigation installation and repair.
• Experience in golf course construction and renovation.
• Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules as well as golf etiquette. 
• Able to make quick thinking decisions.  
• Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies
• Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization and multitasking
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor. May be required to work in an environment that includes such activities as bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. May need to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently.