Assistant Superintendent
Wapika Ranch, a private working ranch and family retreat is seeking a qualified full-time Assistant Golf Course and Grounds Superintendent. The nine-hole golf course is located at 6925’ elevation in a remote rural area on the upper Green River 20 miles south of Pinedale, Wyoming. The Golf Course Architect is Carl Thuesen and the par 36, 3652-yard design utilizes the Green River and its tributaries, natural wetlands, irrigation ditches, and 4 ponds to create a unique test of golf that is both challenging and playable for all golfers. Fall of 2017 consisted of sodding T1 bentgrass green and bluegrass tees and fairways along with seeding roughs to a fescue mixture. The Ranch also includes a Fishing Village, a Riding Arena, and a Children’s Barn along with extensive landscaping at each facility. The Ranch is also in the process of constructing an additional 9 holes. Construction began on the ‘Moose 9’ in July 2024 with a projected completion date of November 2025.
Pinedale is the gateway to the Wind River Range, Wyoming Range and the Jackson Hole Area, including Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Wyoming is an outdoors state with low property taxes and no state income tax. Both winter and summer outdoor recreation activities abound in a small-town atmosphere.
Educational Requirements
AS/BS Degree
Experience Requirements
Responsibilities: The Assistant Superintendent, under supervision of the Superintendent, will be involved in all advanced aspects of golf course and grounds management. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring the golf course playing conditions, fertilizer and chemical applications, hiring seasonal employees, maintaining golf course and village irrigation and participate in nightly programming of irrigation, seasonal employee training and supervision, involvement in budgeting and development of long-range goals. The Assistant Superintendent will also be involved with the robotic mowers at Riding Arena and Fishing Village and monitoring the quality of cut and landscaping in the areas.
Special Requirements
Requirements:
· Ability to present a clean and safe work environment
· Ability to train, encourage and develop a seasonal staff
· College level training in turfgrass management or related field is required
· Conducting the morning job assignments and meetings.
· Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary
· Instruct crew members on proper equipment operation.
· Knowledge of fertilizer and chemical application equipment including labels and calibration
· Knowledge of irrigation system operation and management
· Manage crew members during projects.
· Possession of or the ability to obtain an applicators license for the State of Wyoming
· Strong record keeping and organizational skills
Job Benefits
· Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, and paid time off, 401-K retirement plan, association dues, performance bonus.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$55,000 to $65,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Application Deadline January 31, 2025
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