1st Assistant Superintendent

Duties

• Prepares and executes a daily schedule through communication with the Superintendent and personal observations
• Makes necessary observations, documents staff performance, monitors quality and quantity of work, and provides input to staff
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment by enforcing OSHA and EPA regulations and federal and state laws
• Supervises and participates in the setup and monitoring of irrigation systems, pump stations, and all necessary inventories
• Scouts the golf course regularly for insect, weed, and disease problems, diagnoses issues, and takes corrective action after discussing with the Superintendent
• Develops, implements, and trains golf course employees on departmental policies and training manuals
• Coordinates, schedules, and inspects projects performed by outside vendors and communicates any changes or delays to the Superintendent
• Manages irrigation systems for cool season turf varieties and develops and maintains complete record documentation for the golf course operation
• Provides input on projects, staff development, employee evaluations, discipline, and termination issues, and assists with wage increases
• Aids in applicant interviews and Human Resource issues within the department
• Attends seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development
• Receives and makes suggestions for improvements to procedures, equipment, etc.
• Uses office-related computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word
• Serves as a departmental liaison between other departments and committees, including Safety
• Completes and submits monthly Highlights Reports to the Superintendent and Director

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree or Certificate in Turfgrass Science or related field from an accredited college, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years experience at an assistant level and a total of five years experience in golf course maintenance
• Total familiarity with calibration procedures for all applicable turf equipment such as sprayers and spreaders
• Ability to write reports and attend meetings at intervals
• Confidence and conversance with all areas of course maintenance
• Ability to competently operate all pieces of turf maintenance equipment and train employees on their proper use
• Possession of a Georgia Pesticide Applicators License in Category 24

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off: 2 weeks of vacation at time of hire, sick, and personal days
• 401(k) with company match
• Limited liability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals, and golf privileges