Sadaquada Golf Club Assistant Superintendent/ Superintendent in Training:

Job Overview:

Responsible for operation of the golf course operation and all club facilities upkeep and maintenance. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, machinery maintenance, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, member relations, maintaining irrigation system, pesticide applications, and compliance of regulatory issues. The Assistant Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests, and the property. The Sadaquada season runs from March – December and this position will be seasonal. The Assistant Superintendent will have the ability to be trained by the current Superintendent and will transition to Superintendent at a later time.

Basic Functions:

• Responsible for all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
• Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds;
• Designs landscape plans for facility grounds and implements the plan.
• Administers and enforces all Club rules, regulations and policies for staff.
• Supports and assists with membership satisfaction pertaining to club facilities
• Works closely with the Superintendent, Greens Chairmen and Club President to operate the Golf Course in a fiscally responsible and professional manner that falls in line with budget.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

Primary Duties:

• Oversees the care and maintenance of the machinery, turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and wetlands on the facility grounds.
• Maintains all facilities including club house, pro-shop, locker room, garage, and pool.
• Directs and assists the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.
• Provides detailed annual plan for the various property levels and the designated landscaping areas. Includes rotational design to provide facility with fresh, eye-catching, interesting and pleasant atmosphere.
• Manages water usage and irrigation systems effectively
• Supervises and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations in collaboration with Greens Chairman and President.
• Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment. Plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club's grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course Operations, including payroll oversight, supplies, aeration, chemicals and fertilizers.
• Assist in projecting annual budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Maintains records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Schedules maintenance practices around member play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to members.
• Closes club facilities and prepares them for winter maintenance activities when necessary.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs.
• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of mechanical repairs on golf course equipment along with height adjustments and daily checking.
• Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel.
• Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the general public.
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play.
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct tees and/or greens.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience as an Assistant Superintendent or Grounds Crew
• 2-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pesticide Application License (or ability to acquire within a year)

Salary:

• ·        Salary will be negotiated with experience and credentials.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Jeremy Enck, Greens Chair at jeremy@fortusgroup.com