Assistant Golf Course Manager

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Golf Course Manager, the Assistant Golf Course Manager provides technical and managerial supervision in the maintenance of the municipal golf course grounds, facilities and equipment. The incumbent works together with the Golf Course Manager to ensure the golf course is in its best condition for members and guests alike.

This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines employees.
2. Supervises staff in determining the need for irrigation, seeding rates, fertilization rates, sod cutting, cutting turf grass on fairways, tees, greens, roughs; raking sand traps, and oversees assignments to subordinate personnel.
3. Ensures that subordinates provide for the proper care and cultivation of shrubs, trees, and flowers; pruning, trimming and spraying, including the application of pesticides, fertilizer, fungicides, and insecticides.
4. Oversees repairs of broken lines or valves for water system, and may perform necessary repairs in times of emergency. Also assists in the planning and development of new irrigation systems, including re-designs and modifications of existing irrigation systems.
5. Ensures all workers are trained in the proper operation, care, and maintenance of equipment. Supervises maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
6. Coordinates activities with golf course professionals and staff, always maintaining good public relations.
7. Performs necessary general grounds maintenance work.
8. Maintains detailed records of personnel, equipment used, supplies, and schedules, indicating application of fertilizers, sprays, chemicals, and their use for each season.
9. Keeps daily records of course activities such as: fertilizing, cutting cups, spraying, etc. and assists in preparing reports reflecting total hours of personnel and equipment used.
10. Help plan, schedule and monitor all daily operations including insuring adequate staffing schedules for daily needs as well as coordinating vacations.
11. Assist in establishing, promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
12. Prepares annual budget/budget forecasting reflecting necessary and requested expenditures.
13. Regular attendance of scheduled work hours is required.
14. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with supervision of a medium to large size staff, including the Golf Course supervisor and laborers.