Assistant Superintendent

Norfolk GC Assistant Superintendent

Norfolk Golf Club is a private golf club founded in 1896. Best described as a “hidden jewel”, our nine-hole course is consistently one of the best conditioned in the Greater Boston area. In the book The Finest Nines by Anthony Pioppi, Norfolk is recognized as one of the best nine hole golf courses in North America. Our membership takes pride in being inviting, informal and friendly. Many of our members represent the second and third generation of families who continue to enjoy the Norfolk experience.

The assistant superintendent is expected to be an integral part of the management team and be heavily involved in all aspects of golf course management. We operate with complete transparency and encourage team members to immerse themselves in all agronomic and business operations. The outgoing assistant is moving on to the next step in their career, this position is a tremendous opportunity to sharpen agronomic and management skills on the road to becoming a superintendent. Some of the responsibilities include:

 

• Assisting in recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management of crew. This is a leadership position which relies on motivational qualities and energy that builds a team culture among the crew.

• Communicating with the superintendent in making daily golf course maintenance assignments in accordance with the agronomic / turf management plan

• Assist our mechanic to troubleshoot and maintain performance of equipment / tools / machinery

• Assist with maintaining budgets, inventory, and other necessary administrative duties.

• Execute a water management program that is coordinated with the superintendent to ensure performance and firm playing conditions

• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation system

• Make fertilizer and chemical applications in accordance with agronomic plan

• Maintain a positive, respectful, attentive, and professional relationship with membership

• Positive attitude and willingness to be coached, and coach others

• Simply put, make us better!

 

Working Hours:

At NGC, we believe we can produce at an extremely high level without working unsustainable hours. Through proper planning and efficiency we have developed a work schedule that allows us to continually improve conditions without sacrificing the entirety of our personal lives.

40-65hrs/wk April-November (longer weeks include tournaments and aeration)

25-30 hrs/wk December-March

 

Educational/experience requirements:

 

Minimum of 3 years experience on a golf course, assistant or 2nd ast. experience preferred

Ma core applicators license or ability to obtain within 60 days

turf certificate or related degree preferred, experience will be taken into consideration

 

 

Compensation:

$52-75k salary DOE

ample vacation/PTO

Health insurance 50/50

Local and National association dues

Uniform allowance

Golf priveleges

Holiday bonus based on member donations

Healthy Work/Life Balance

 

Health Insurance will be offered in accordance with Massachusetts state law.

 

The posted salary range is intentionally broad, final compensation package will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for the right person to join our team, experience is great but willingness to learn and desire to succeed are paramount.

 

Please apply to Superintendent@norfolkgc.com with a cover letter and Resume'. The application process will be open until the position is filled.

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