Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - Red Tail Run

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• BA/BS in Turf Management, Horticulture Management or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of demonstrated success in golf course or landscaping maintenance
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License with air brake qualifier
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Valid Illinois Pesticide Public Applicator License in turf, pest and ornamental control and right of way
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of and the ability to construct and maintain greens, tees and fairways to an acceptable standard of golf play
• Strong knowledge of seeding and maintaining turf on golf courses
• Strong knowledge of planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees
• Strong knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of fertilizers and soil conditioners
• Good knowledge of herbicide and pest control methods and materials
• Basic knowledge of irrigation watering systems
• Thorough knowledge of the construction and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens and golf cart paths
• Good knowledge of the game of golf
• Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public
• Strong knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
• Ability to hire, supervise, train and evaluate the work of skilled and semi-skilled employees
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other supervisors and subordinate employees
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups and other units of local government.
• Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance and the Director of Golf
• Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments and interruptions with accuracy
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public both orally and in writing
• Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
• Capacity to utilize computer skills, including demonstrated proficiencies in word processing and basic spreadsheet and database applications
• Capacity to proactively troubleshoot, problem solve and make sound judgments with respect to confidentiality

HOURS

• Monday through Sunday, minimum of 40 hours a week, with work hours designated by the Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance
• Night, weekend and holiday scheduling may be required
• Employee is considered to be on duty whenever the need exists
• Occasional evening and weekend hours and being on call is required as needed