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Assistant golf superintendent (Full Time) - UNITED STATES

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Friendly Hills Country Club | Whittier California United states
Expires: March 28, 2024


Career Opportunity

Position Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

About Us:

Friendly Hills Country Club is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley and was established in 1968. This spectacular golf and country club sits on 168 scenic acres that include undulating meadows, mature foliage, and three lakes impacting six golf holes. The Club is nestled on land originally owned by Pio Pico, the former California governor in the mid-1800's. This full-service country club offers a variety of services and amenities, highlighted by:
  • 18 Hole James Wilfred Hines designed golf course
  • Full-length natural turf driving range
  • A newly installed 6,000 square foot nursery green
  • Driving Range Tee Renovation February 2024
  • Expansive short-game practice areas, including three practice greens and a greenside bunker
  • 7,500 square foot Grand Terrace outdoor dining & lounge area with panoramic views
  • Four dining areas, Members’ Lounge, Snack Bar, expansive indoor event space
  • Wine Cellar with 44 wine lockers
  • Aquatics Facility with a 25 Meter Swimming Pool, 3M and 1M diving boards, and locker room facilities.
  • Fitness Facility
  • 4 Tennis Courts with LED lighting
Today, Friendly Hills Country Club enjoys a family friendly environment, robust social calendar, recently renovated facilities, and a waitlist for all classifications of membership.

Position Summary:

A great career opportunity is available for a golf course maintenance professional with a proven history of excellence in supervising daily golf course maintenance operations in private clubs, resorts, or high-end daily fee establishments. The successful candidate will be an integral member of an established golf course maintenance team.

The primary role of this position is to provide outstanding year-round golf course conditions and operational excellence. The ability to lead & inspire team members, in addition to proactive planning, innovation, and organizational control are required for success in this position. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be a highly visible manager who embraces interactions with members and staff. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will also be a listener, approachable, and accessible.

Direct reports include: Equipment Manager, Foreman, Spray Technician, Head Irrigator, Greenskeepers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists in planning and supervising for the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; performs maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for landscape.
  • Responsible for daily golf course set up and presentation. Monitors irrigation functionality, participates in hand watering and daily system audits.
  • Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
  • Supervises operations of golf course grounds crew to ensure proper procedures are completed and drives a fast pace in operational workflow while keeping safety as a top priority.
  • A thorough understanding of calibration and proper use of various fertilizers, herbicides, pest control methods and materials are required.
  • Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/ or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports, uphold records, and maintain effective employee and public relations with industry professionals and members.
  • Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance pressure regulating valves, irrigation system and drainage work.
  • Assists in personnel management and evaluations, employee safety, personnel discipline, payroll and may modify the daily work schedule of direct reports based on professional interpretation.
  • Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as directed by the Superintendent.
Qualifications
  • Four-year Turf Degree preferred, Minimum of a 2-year degree/certificate.
  • 2 years minimum experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at a private club, resort, or high-end daily fee golf course.
  • Knowledge of Kikuyugrass and Poa annua greens management a plus.
  • State of California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) preferred, but not required.
  • Strong work ethic and team building skills.
  • Knowledge of Spanish language preferred, but not required.
Apply to: Nephi Diaz- Director of Agronomy nddiaz@friendlyhillscc.com

Salary: $75,000- $85,000 (DOE) Full- time, salaried exempt (working hours as required)

Benefits: Paid Insurance, paid vacation, sick time, meals, uniforms, golf privileges, 401K- 4% match, continuing education opportunities, holiday bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekends as needed
  • Year round work
License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
  • Whittier, CA 90605 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
  • Whittier, CA 90605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person


 
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