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Assistant golf superintendent (Full Time) - UNITED STATES

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Spring Island Club | South carolina United states
Expires: March 15, 2024


SPRING ISLAND IS LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTANT GOLF SUPERINTENDENT



Job Description:



The assistant superintendent is a professional within the turfgrass industry who is seeking further development and mentoring in the Golf Course Management business. The goal of the assistant superintendent position is to develop advanced knowledge of the entire golf course maintenance operation while honing skills. The assistant superintendent is critical to the success of the operation as this individual will develop a diverse set of skills and assist within the many different roles of the department. The assistant superintendent must have excellent communication skills and be able to direct work as directed by the Assistant and or Golf Course Superintendent. The assistant superintendent will work closely with key management in decision making as it relates to moisture management strategies and golf course playability. The assistant superintendent will be responsible for a tremendous amount of data collection as it relates to our management strategies and programming.



This role will represent Spring Island Club in the utmost professional manner.



Responsibilities:


  • This individual will be responsible for assisting with and overseeing the intense water management programs that are implemented each year to provide the highest quality playing surfaces throughout the golf course.

  • This individual will be responsible for assisting with and overseeing the intense fertilizer and pesticide management programs that are implemented each year to provide the highest quality playing surfaces throughout the golf course.

  • The assistant superintendent will supervise, assist, and educate subordinate staff on the proper techniques used in all maintenance applications throughout the golf course. Will assist Superintendents and Assistants in ensuring specific training needs and standards.

  • The assistant superintendent will be responsible for understanding all related job tasks within the department and must be able to perform all tasks as they relate to maintaining the golf course. These tasks require the use of but not limited to the use of all mowing equipment, heavy, all application equipment, topdressers and rollers.

  • Will assist the Golf Course Superintendents and Assistants in the development of chemical and fertility plans for the golf course property. Will have a good understanding of the use of chemistries and different types of fertilizers that are used within the industry.

  • The assistant superintendent may be responsible for setting water management programs through the irrigation system. This individual will understand the extensive operations system and will be required to be able to set irrigation programs when asked.

  • Will assist with daily observations of the golf course pertaining to our intense maintenance programs. Assists with adjusting and modifying programs.

  • Assisting with training of staff along with staff safety.

  • Assure that environmental, compliance and maintenance facilities are monitored and maintained.

  • Maintain pesticide license and continual education in the field of concern or related.

  • Ensures organization of the GCM facility, equipment, and grounds.

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities of specific subordinate staff and will do so in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include employee training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.


Qualifications:


  • Two-year certificate from a college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required South Carolina State License as pesticide applicator.

  • The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

  • The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. The ability to apply calibration of pesticide and fertilizer.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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