Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
About the Position
This position will join our two current Assistants to help bolster our team. All three will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. This Assistant will be a hands-on leader for daily operations, and will perform all duties involved with running a successful operation. Candidate must be driven and results orientated. We are seeking applicants who are highly productive, and can execute with great precision. The Assistant will be in daily contact with the Superintendent to prioritize maintenance and other tasks. The candidate is expected to stay after hours during the heat of the season and will be responsible for hand watering as needed. Further, the Assistant should be available to return to handle situations as they arise. In short, the ideal prospect will be reliable, dedicated, and willing to take ownership of the operation.
Responsibilities include
- · Staff leadership, training and supervision.
- · Record keeping of daily activities, water, fertilizer and chemical usage.
- · Communication to Superintendent regarding course conditions, employees, equipment, etc.
- · Provide outstanding daily course preparation, with special consideration to tournaments.
- · Other property maintenance to include upkeep of wooded areas and trails, ponds, creeks, natural grass areas, club house and pool house landscaping, and bridges.
- · Repair and maintenance of irrigation system.
- · Snow removal and salting of parking lots and walks.
- · Other duties assigned by Superintendent and club officials.
- · Provide input on operating budget, golf course capital improvements, and equipment purchases.
Qualifications
The prospective candidates will be evaluated using five main criteria:
- 1. Education- Minimum 2 year degree, 4 year degree preferred in related field.
- 2. Experience- Minimum 5 years on golf course or similar.
- 3. Commitment- Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in this industry. Untiring dedication to meet the demands of the position. Overachiever, able to make the necessary sacrifices to improve the product.
- 4. Intangibles- Talent, creativity, drive, problem solving, multi-tasking, positivity, ability to handle stressful situations.
- 5. Leadership- Above all, this position will require an individual who can lead a team. Effective motivator and communicator.
Compensation
$18 / hour
Partially funded Health insurance, vision and dental
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirement plan, 3% match
GCSAA dues, State and National
Paid Pesticide applicator license fee and associated education expenses
About Yahnundasis
Yahnundasis Golf Club was founded in 1897. We will be celebrating our 125th anniversary this year. In 1905, we began an annual match with neighboring Sadaquada Golf Club. This so called the McLoughlin Cup is believed to be the oldest, continuous interclub competition in the United States. We are also founding members of the League of the Iroquois, which began in 1913. League of the Iroquois matches are reputed to be the oldest continuing, multilateral golf competition in the world. Yahnundasis was also the birthplace of the New York State Golf Association in 1923.
To this day, we continue to maintain an active golfing membership of approximately 300 players, with an additional 200 social members. Yahnundasis offers weekly member league play and continues hosting State Amateur events, District events, and other high profile charity events.
The 18 hole par 71 golf course was designed by legend Walter Travis. Playing surfaces are predominantly poa/bent grass. The course is equipped with Toro irrigation heads with rainbird satellites and software. The club has recently invested into Toro equipment fleet. The club has also invested into the development of a new golf course master plan, to return to the original Walter Travis design.
The club’s rolling terrain spans 230 acres and includes scenic vistas, forested areas, creeks and ponds. Other amenities include a grand 6000 sqft. clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, Olympic size swimming pool, and recently renovated tennis and pickle ball courts.
Send resume to chriscartini@yahnundasis.org
