Golf Assistant Superintendent

Overview

Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course grounds; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required.  Take superintendent's responsibilities in his/her absence.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of golf course grounds.
• Schedules work and supervises associates and the use of the equipment.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.  Supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; and supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Assists in personnel management; associate safety and discipline.
• Assesses daily work schedules and modifies based on current needs.
• Assists with record keeping for supplies, daily logs, application records, weather records and staff time records.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of entire course in superintendent's absence.
• Communicate course conditions with superintendent, golf staff, hotel staff and guests as appropriate.
• Assist with snow removal.

Qualifications

• As Associate's Degree in Turfgrass Management or a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy is required.
• Must have working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course; seeding and maintenance practices of golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of equipment.
• Ability to prepare clean and concise reports.
• Maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Requires current North Carolina pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Spanish a plus.
• Cool season turf experience preferred.
• Outdoor work in all types of weath