Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent – Santa Barbara Golf Club, Santa Barbara, CA

Are you looking to advance in your career?  Would you like to be an integral part of the leadership team at Santa Barbara Golf Course with duties that help support the success of the property and the experience of our guests? Would you thrive in a role where you could use the latest innovations in technology and science in the field of golf course planning and maintenance to help produce high end results? Are you dedicated to the environment and driven to find creative solutions to preserve and protect it?  If you are great at developing relationships and managing people to reach their fullest potential and the solid technical acumen and ability to help drive “green initiatives” for our property, we have the opportunity for you!

POSITION PROFILE:

The Assistant Superintendent, under the supervision of the Superintendent at Santa Barbara Golf Club, provides additional leadership to the Golf Course Maintenance department.  This position is responsible for assisting the Superintendent in the management of the daily activities of the golf course maintenance staff including providing supervision, training and development to the course workers and maintenance staff.  Additionally, the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will aid in keeping all equipment in an efficient, operable, and safe condition and will help to assure that the department and all employees abide by the company safety program guidelines. 

QUALIFICATIONS: A 2–4-year degree in Turf or related field or a Turfgrass/Landscape maintenance certificate preferred.

Experience: 2 years with supervisory experience a plus.  Experience in golf course product application and water management.  Experience with Rainbird irrigation system preferred. Microsoft office and excel skills also preferred.  Must be a self-starter with good troubleshooting skills and have the ability to self-evaluate.

Special: Ability to obtain a California QAL pesticide license within 6 months of employment.

Schedule: Early mornings to mid-afternoons Monday-Friday. Early mornings on weekends. Every other weekend off. Golf course is open year-round.

Job Skills: Following is a non-inclusive list of desired skill set for this position.      

• Ability to coordinate and perform product application
• Water Management
• An understanding of agronomics related to plant health and soil management
• An understanding and commitment to Environmental Management
• Mathematic, budgetary and computers skills
• Ability to perform golf course maintenance operational tasks
• An understanding of golf course equipment operation and repair
• Ability to manage diverse employee population

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits include: Shared health plan, GCSAA dues, vacation, sick leave, cell phone expenses, uniform and approved education.

POSITION AVALABLE:

ASAP – Deadline to receive resumes will be Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5pm

SEND RESUMES TO:  Ron Kerley, Superintendent 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Santa Barbara Golf Club, CourseCo, Inc and its affiliates are Drug Free Workplaces.