1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports and to maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Must maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Requires performing duties with consideration to guests.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and lead by example.
• Must be able to commit to hours of operation and understand that hours will fluctuate due to tournaments and special projects.
• Position requires a highly professional demeanor with members, guests and staff, adaptability, flexibility and adherence to a strict level of confidentiality.
• Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Experience:

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways, rough; the maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.

Education/Certifications:

• 2 or 4 year degree in a Turf related field is a plus
• Must posses a valid state driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Must be able obtain a State certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to safely operate equipment both mechanical and hand tools.
• Requires working in an outdoor environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Requires working in an outdoor environment with rugged, uneven terrain.
• Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.