Assistant Superintendent

Fall Line, situated near Butler, Georgia, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for the East Course. This position is available due to the promotion of the previous Assistant Superintendent to a Superintendent position.  

Fall Line is being created to be a world-class destination golf and sportsman’s club located only 45 minutes south of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This is a very unique opportunity to work for a very select membership.  The club, spanning approximately 4,200 acres in the Georgia Sandhills region, is designed to offer a world-class experience for these members, their families, and guests complete with accommodations, food and beverage, and sporting pursuits. 

SUCCESS TRAITS OF THE INDIVIDUAL:

• Able to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Capable of conveying information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptable to changing schedules and willing to take on varied tasks as needed.
• Motivated to take on leadership roles and guide others to success.
• Able to find quick and effective solutions to challenges.
• Proactive in taking initiative and completing tasks without needing constant direction.
• Approaches tasks with a positive mindset, no matter the difficulty.
• Maintains a positive and calm demeanor even in challenging or stressful circumstances.

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Become familiarized with the team members and the property
• Learn how the team collaborates and what strategies are used to work together effectively.
• Take time to understand the irrigation system and its operation.
• Familiarize yourself with how tasks are assigned and tracked on the task sheet.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for all phases of golf maintenance, agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendent, Director of Golf and other departments on any golf course play and maintenance issues.
• Assists in the planning and oversees construction, renovation, and maintenance activities.
• Supports and assists with membership orientations.
• Operates fiscally responsible and professional, developing, managing, and monitoring operating and capital budgets and expenditures.
• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands.
• Manages irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells, and other water source usage.
• Recruits, supervises and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action.
• Provides technical, operational, and safety training to ensure that staff works within OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Oversees proper and safe operation and maintenance of maintenance equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club's grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains records and completes required reporting.
• Oversee inventory, parts, supplies, and equipment as needed. Reports deficiencies to Superintendent
• Schedules maintenance practices around member play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a BS, Associate, or Certificate in turf grass management or relevant experience.
• Have a current state certification or license for pesticide applications or the ability to acquire a license within 90 days.
• Experience leading, developing, training, overseeing, coaching, and motivating a golf course team.
• Experience in managing and maintaining beyond exceptional golf course conditions.
• Familiar with golf course construction, renovation activities, equipment, and tools used in construction and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of pest control products and their applications.
• Understanding of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the game of golf and the effects agronomic practices have on playability.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $75,000 - $78,000, depending on experience
• Potential bonus opportunity
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• 13 days of PTO
• Short-term disability
• Continued education
• Local and National Dues
• Uniforms
• Golfing privileges
• Ability to volunteer at national golf events

ABOUT FALL LINE:

Fall Line currently has 48-holes of golf under design by the Australian golf architecture firm of Ogilvie, Cocking, and Mead (OCM) and includes a 10-hole short course and a “Himalayas” style putting complex, practice facilities, and instructional areas. The courses will combine elements of English heathland courses with the Australian sand belt architecture brought to the region by Alister McKenzie.

Over 50 acres of lakes (both natural and manmade), will be integrated into the design of the golf courses and Club activities. Hunting and gun sports will feature prominently in Fall Line’s member/guest experiences. Those experiences will begin with a world-class clay bird shooting facility that will be built in the next several months. Fall Line will also host guided hunts during hunting season. Guided hunts will focus on quail, deer, and turkey in season. Wild hog hunts will be offered year-round. The area is bisected by the Fall Line geological formation from which the club derives its name.

The Georgia Sandhills are upland, land-locked dune habitats with sandy soil and sloping terrain and are located within the Fall Line region, just below the transition zone between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. This is the area where the ancient seashore was located over 65 million years ago. As the sea receded it left a series of sand dunes (now hills) ranging in height from 450 to 750 feet above sea level. 

The Sandhills look a lot like sand dunes at the beach but with trees and other vegetation. They have a striking appearance with islands of exposed sand and sparse vegetation interspersed with tall pines and an open understory. Longleaf pine, turkey oak, and wiregrass are the most common vegetation. The area has abundant deer, turkey, quail, and other wild game. The sandy terrain (with sand up to 175 feet deep) together with 8–10-mile views from the property make the site ideal for creating golf courses that are classical in appearance and will offer firm and fast playability.