Position: First Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary Position

Compensation: $ 80,000 to $90.000 Commensurate with Experience

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Provided

Employment: Full-time

Location: Collier’s Reserve Country Club

11711 Collier’s Reserve Drive

Naples, Florida 34110

About the Club:

Located in Naples, Florida, a town widely recognized as the "golf capital of the world", Collier's Reserve offers the best natural golfing experience. Collier’s Reserve, designed by Arthur Hills, was "The World's First Audubon Signature Sanctuary" and has received multiple awards as one of the most eco-friendly golf courses in the world. The course will challenge a player’s skills while providing glimpses of wildlife amidst a spectacular sanctuary. In 2021, Collier’s Reserve completed a renowned golf course renovation with architects Hills, Forrest, Smith. The course is Bimini Bermudagrass with TifEagle Greens and a Toro VP with Lynx irrigation system.  

Collier's Reserve is a country club where a small group of resident and non-resident members can enjoy uniquely personalized service, exceptional golfing experiences, paddle to the Gulf, play a game of tennis or pickleball, exercise in a state-of-the-art sports center or relax among the Club’s dining facilities.

To learn more about the Club visit their webpage: https://www.colliersreserve.com/.

Position Summary:

The 1^st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will partner with the Course Superintendent and Equipment Manager to provide daily championship level golf course conditions. The 1^st Assistant will be responsible and assist in daily and long-term course maintenance, leading, overseeing, training, developing, coaching and assisting the maintenance team and utilize data driven technology in operations and maintenance of the course, such as GreenKeeper, Task Tracker, Pogo, TurfRad Soil Sensors and digital “State of The Course” Video updates using Drone footage, ground camera work, and video editing. 

Position Trajectory:

This is an opportunity to be part of a team, passionate about turfgrass management, where you can enhance your skills and knowledge in traditional and state-of-the-art technology in maintaining and providing championship course conditions.  In this position you will learn and experience agronomic practices and the latest technology that will prepare you for your next opportunity with Collier’s Reserve or with another premier club.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading and assisting the team, assigning daily assignments, providing guidance, training, coaching and assistance and ensuring work is completed as expected and in a timely manner.
• Assisting and managing the implementation of the agronomic plan and budget for the course and grounds.
• Identifying, evaluating and recommending corrective action for agronomic problem areas, including funguses, pest and drainage issues. 
• Assisting in overseeing and supporting the daily set-up and maintenance of the golf course, including routine golf course maintenance, chemical applications and equipment operations.
• Inspecting irrigation systems and, identifying issues and implementing corrective action.
• Assisting in the recommendation, evaluation, planning and implementing long-term and short-term projects related to renovations, repairs and care and maintenance of the course.
• Assisting in the training of new and existing staff in golf course equipment operations, safety procedures and the expectations of the Club.
• Educating and ensuring the team is aware of and following safe work practices and maintenance facilities and equipment are safe, clean and organized.

Benefits:

• Group medical and dental benefit options available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment for employee and dependents.
• 401k retirement plan with 100% Club matching contribution up to 4% following one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off accrual begins immediately.
• Club paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership.
• Club provided meals.
• Club provided uniforms.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities):

• Golf course maintenance experience, with a proven record of having exceptional course conditions.
• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
• Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair and maintenance.
• Have a current state pesticide applicator license, or the ability to acquire a license.
• Understanding of and ability to utilizing golf course software applications such as GreenKeeper, Task Tracker, Pogo, TurfRad Soil Sensors, Drones and camera work. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A Bachelor’s, Associates or Certification in turf grass management, or related experience.

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