Golf Course Superintendent
The Ledges Golf Club located in St. George; Utah is seeking a Lead Assistant Superintendent to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day management of the golf course. Responsibilities include supervising the crew, running daily morning briefings, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring the course meets the highest standards of quality and playability. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills to effectively supervise staff and maintain accurate records of all activities. Also an ability to spray fertilizers and pesticides.
The Lead Assistant Superintendent reports to and takes instructions from the Golf Course Superintendent daily. The selected individual will be responsible for relaying information from the Superintendent to the crew members at times and be able to help with equipment and irrigation maintenance. We are a tight core workforce that enjoys an outstanding working relationship with the owner and Pro-shop staff. The Assistant Superintendent will be an integral part of daily and long-term planned operations.
Position Responsibilities:
-Supervises and train crew members in the maintenance department
-Relay instructions from Superintendent to the crew
-Assist in irrigation system operation and maintenance
-Apply and maintain records of pesticide/fertilizer applications
-Relay course condition information to Superintendent
-Conducting the morning job assignment and meeting
-Execute the daily and weekly schedule for the crew
-Ensuring the playability of the course at the high standards set for a high-end course
-Must have a working knowledge of mower operations, utility carts, tractors, spreaders, sprayers and small equipment
-Calibrate and operates pesticide sprayer
-Works closely with Superintendent in preparing short-term and long-term agronomic strategies to maintenance of the golf course daily, weekly, monthly and yearly fertilization, irrigation, etc. schedules
Educational Requirements
-Working knowledge of common industry equipment and tools
-Experience with operating and repairing course irrigation systems
-Knowledge of sound agronomic principles
-2- or 4-year turf degree recommended but not required
-Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in golf course maintenance
Experience Requirements
Knowledge/Ability/Skills:
-Possess good communication skills
-Ability to relay detailed instruction to crew members
-Proficient in fertilizer and chemical application and calibration methods
-Ability to train, lead and supervise staff effectively
-Spanish speaking a plus
-Be punctual with deadlines and starting times
Special Requirements
-Must be able to obtain Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hiring
-Ability to lift 50lbs and work outdoors on a regular basis
-Willing to work weekends/holidays on a rotation with the Superintendent and crew
Job Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability insurance and more
401K (After 90 days)
80 Hours of Vacation after 1 year
Sick Pay starts accruing on hiring
Uniforms
Golf Privileges
Paid Association dues
Discount on meals
Date Job is Available
Salary
$50,000 to $60,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Send cover letter and resume to Kelly Grow at kgrow@ledges.com
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