Southridge Golf Assistant Superintendent

Job Summary

This operations level Assistant Superintendent assists in planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing golf course maintenance operation applying specialized knowledge of turfgrass management, agronomy, irrigation, horticulture, and equipment. Directs and participates in the daily care of golf course grounds, performs complex and varied work requiring adaptation to changing weather, turf, course, environmental, staffing, and operational conditions. Exercises independent judgment within established policies, procedures, and direction from the Golf Course Superintendent. Provides direct supervision and leadership to seasonal and full-time maintenance staff by assigning work, establishing priorities, training and developing employees, monitoring work quality and safety, and collaborating with clubhouse operations and other departments within the City of Fort Collins.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in daily golf course maintenance operations, establishing priorities and adapting work to weather, turf conditions, course use, staffing, and operational needs.
  • Plans and implements turfgrass and agronomic practices to maintain healthy turf and consistent playing conditions, including irrigation, fertility, cultural practices, and pest management.
  • Supervises and leads assigned maintenance staff by assigning work, establishing priorities, training employees, monitoring performance and safety, and supporting employee development.
  • Coordinates irrigation operations and maintenance to support efficient water use and reliable course conditions, including monitoring system performance, troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Coordinates the maintenance and repair of golf course equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
  • Supports sustainable golf course management and environmental stewardship practices through responsible management of water, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment, and other resources.
  • Coordinates maintenance projects and operational activities with clubhouse operations, other City departments, contractors, and external partners, and responds to customer and community concerns related to golf course maintenance.
  • Applies City policies, safety requirements, environmental regulations, and established maintenance standards to daily operations; identifies and addresses operational concerns and escalates issues requiring higher-level direction.
  • Supports emergency, weather-related, and seasonal operations, including snow removal and adjusted work schedules as operational needs require.
  • Serves in the Golf Course Superintendent's capacity during periods of absence, providing continuity of daily operations, staff direction, and operational decision-making within established policies and delegated authority.
  • Works a flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional adjusted hours based on seasonal and operational needs.

This job description is a living document and may not be all-inclusive; employees are responsible for other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies

City-wide:

Value Differences: Effectively interacts and works with people of diverse identities, perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
Nimble Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Teamwork: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City employees, external partners and the community.
Processing Text: Reads and comprehends policies, regulations, rules and standard operating procedures.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and concisely.
Technology: Utilizes routine computer programs and systems, such as: email, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools.

Operations:

Decision Making: Independent analysis within policy limits.
Complexity: Handles the most complex situations and acts as escalation point.
Business Acumen: Connects tasks to program purpose, strategy and goals.
Specific Knowledge: Masters specialized trade or content area.
Organizational Impact: Influences staff and department through mastery and extent of knowledge.

Job Specific:

• Advanced knowledge of turfgrass management and agronomy, including turf health, soil and plant science, fertility, pest management, cultural practices, and playing-condition requirements, with the ability to evaluate conditions and adapt maintenance practices to support healthy, consistent, and sustainable turf.
  • Advanced knowledge of golf course maintenance practices and playing conditions, including the maintenance and presentation of tees, greens, fairways, roughs, landscaped areas, and other golf course grounds, with the ability to balance agronomic requirements, playability, aesthetics, safety, and operational priorities.
  • Advanced working knowledge of irrigation systems and water management, including irrigation infrastructure, pumps, controllers, valves, distribution systems, troubleshooting, and irrigation scheduling, with the ability to evaluate system performance and make adjustments based on turf, weather, soil, and water-use conditions.
  • Working knowledge of environmental stewardship and sustainable golf course management practices, including responsible water use, nutrient management, pesticide practices, resource conservation, and applicable environmental standards.
  • Ability to independently assess changing course, weather, staffing, and operational conditions and adjust maintenance priorities and practices accordingly, using professional judgment within established policies, procedures, and direction.
  • Advanced ability to lead, supervise, train, and develop maintenance employees, including assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring performance and safety, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering an effective and accountable team environment.
  • Ability to coordinate complex maintenance activities and projects involving multiple work groups, contractors, golf operations, City functions, and external stakeholders while maintaining continuity of golf course operations.
  • Working knowledge of golf course equipment, facilities, and infrastructure, with the ability to identify maintenance and repair needs, evaluate operational impacts, coordinate appropriate responses, and support safe and reliable use of equipment and facilities.
  • Ability to communicate technical information and operational decisions clearly and effectively with employees, supervisors, coworkers, golfers, homeowners, contractors, and other stakeholders, including the ability to explain maintenance practices and resolve routine concerns.
  • Working knowledge of applicable workplace safety, environmental, pesticide, and hazardous materials requirements, with the ability to apply established requirements to daily golf course maintenance operations and recognize situations requiring additional guidance or escalation.
  • Ability to manage competing operational priorities and available resources, including staffing, equipment, materials, time, and course conditions, to maintain service levels and achieve established operational outcomes.
  • Working knowledge of golf and the relationship between course maintenance practices and playing conditions, with the ability to make maintenance decisions that support the needs of golfers and overall course operations.