Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

About the role

The National at Ave Maria Golf Club in Ave Maria, FL, is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior playing conditions for members and their guests. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and works under their direction to manage and oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance and other landscaping facilities on property. This includes assisting in carrying out golf maintenance department policies, assisting in the delegation of work assignments and job performance, and requiring good knowledge of agronomics, fertilizer and chemical application, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.

Responsibilities

• Commit to work varied and flexible hours including days, nights, weekends, and all holidays and scheduled Golf Club events as needed.
• Work under supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent to be accountable for the Golf Maintenance Budget.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and terminating employees within the department.
• Monitor operation of the golf maintenance department, including scheduling, agronomic concerns, employee safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise the maintenance of the golf courses.
• Oversee completion of work assignments by staff, assist with field decisions, and engage with all levels of staff to perform actual labor when needed.
• Get out onto the golf course and perform actual labor as needed to demonstrate, assist, and complete tasks timely.
• Enforce safe working conditions and instruct staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
• Supervise special projects and labor crews per direction of the Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Report golf course conditions and disciplinary problems to the Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Assist in staff scheduling and payroll processing for the department.
• Communicate verbally or via email with co-workers in golf maintenance and other departments.
• Coordinate equipment and tool maintenance issues with the appropriate equipment/facilities manager.
• Be aware of and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer programs: JONAS, EZLINK, KRONOS, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook is a plus.
• Assist in administering the department through proper administrative procedures per corporate protocol and employee handbook.
• Render professional advice, opinions, assistance, and services related to the position for the betterment of the golf course.
• Assist in developing written operating policies, preventative maintenance, fertilizer schedules, overall course condition schedules, and track task performance and timing.
• Ensure security and protection of golf facility assets, including facilities and equipment.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Enrolled in a degree in Golf Management or Agronomy, or 5+ years of related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience; 5 years progressive experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
• Driver’s License: Current and valid.
• Physical Demands: While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, to feel, talk, and to hear. The job requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, and occasional climbing, carrying, balancing files or documents, or kneeling and crouching. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision for sustained periods and daily computer use. The work environment noise level is moderate to loud.

Skills

• Able to communicate politely and professionally with guests, members, customers, and fellow staff members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of computer programs: JONAS, EZLINK, KRONOS, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook (a plus).

Pay

Salary: $80,000 annually.

Schedule

Necessary commitment to work varied and flexible hours including days, nights, weekends, and all holidays and scheduled Golf Club events as may be needed. Willingness to work flexible hours.