Assistant Superintendent
Crow Valley Golf Club in Davenport, Iowa is excited to announce the opportunity of Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. The desired candidate will be involved in implementing BMP and IPM programs that provide excellent playing surfaces as well as an enthusiastic atmosphere that nurtures team members.
Located just minutes from the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities, Crow Valley is a private, family friendly club designed by John Cochran. Founded in 1970, Crow Valley routinely hosts a number of amateur events and consists of Bent/Poa greens, tees and fairways that wind through multiple neighborhoods. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in planning and implementing a successful irrigation renovation and bunker redesign as well as other course improvement projects in the upcoming years.
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent
Position Summary
In collaboration with the golf course superintendent and other assistant superintendent, the assistant superintendent helps direct staff and participates in the maintenance and daily preparation of the golf course.
Essential Job Functions:
· Motivates and directs staff on a daily basis.
· Trains new staff on standard operating procedures and safe operation of all equipment.
· Assists in planning and supervising the daily set up and maintenance of all areas of golf course grounds with an emphasis on greens, tees and fairways.
· Prepares work schedules.
· Help plan, coordinate, and complete construction projects that improve playability.
· Involved in all aspects of IPM and BMP programs including fertilizer and pesticide calibration and applications and daily moisture management.
· Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the operation, maintenance, and installation of irrigation and drainage systems.
· Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee’s safety, personnel, discipline and may also modify the daily work based on professional interpretation.
· Involved in tree program that helps improve surface conditions through better air flow and more sunlight.
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma required. Higher Education degree in Turf Management, Agronomy or Horticulture preferred. Must obtain any required local and state licenses or certifications.
Experience Requirements
Previous maintenance experience in golf operations required. A minimum of two years’ experience in the golf industry. Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, and fairways.
Special Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, guests and employees in one-on-one and small group situations in a fast-paced environment. Must be computer literate. Must be able to perform math computations essential for fertilizer and chemical calibrations, budgeting, and cost analysis purposes.
Job Benefits
A complete benefits package will be offered with this position. Those benefits will include phone reimbursement, PTO, 401k program, Health, Visual and Dental Insurance, Meals, Local and National Dues, and expenses paid for attending seminars.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$56,000 to $56,000 per year
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
email Superintendent tgravert@crowvalley.net
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