Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Job Description

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Job Description

Summary: Assist Superintendent by providing operational management, business development and leadership by performing the following duties.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Includes some or all of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with the scheduling of daily and weekly mowing assignments
• Assist with herbicide application and plant health care needs
• Assist with the establishment of a relationship with clients, field and maintenance staff
• Assist crews with job assignments as needed
• Follow all company policies, procedures and work rules
• Communicate by reading relevant manuals and materials, speaking clearly, distinctively and listening to instructions
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and teach these rules and regulations to other employees
• React appropriately in an emergency situation
• Perform all duties as required
• Report timely and accurately to supervisor
  
  

Competency:

• Customer Service
• Respond appropriately to requests for service and assistance
• Meet job duty requirements
• Oral Communication
• Speak clearly and accurately in positive and negative situations
• Listen and obtain clarification, interpret oral information
• Respond appropriately to questions
• Participate constructively in meetings
• Team Work
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Gives and listens to feedback
• Contribute to building a productive team environment
• Written Communication
• Write clearly and accurately
• Accurately read and interpret written information
• Ethics
• Follow applicable laws and regulations
• Uphold organizational ethics and policies
• Safety
• Observe and follow safety and security procedures
• Determine and apply appropriate action using guidelines and training
• Report and correct unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions
• Use and maintain equipment and materials properly
  
  

Education and Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Minimum of 2 years of agronomy with a full degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Advanced knowledge in Turfgrass or related field
  
  

Language Ability: Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Write correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability: Perform basic arithmetic computations

Reasoning Ability: Apply understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Identify and resolve problems involving multiple variables in varied situations

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required

Certificates and Licenses:

• Pesticide or other license, if required by state law
• Obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise crews at superintendents direction

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this Job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Outdoor weather conditions and environments
• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Wet or humid conditions
• Work precarious places
• Fumes and airborne particles
• Uneven terrain
• Exposure to a variety of vegetation, animals, insects and other potential impediments to completing job requirements
• Noise level in the work environment
• Distractions and Interruptions
• Multi-tasking
• Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task
  
  

Demands: The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift object weighing up to 50lbs
• Stand and walk at and around the work site
• Reach, handle and twist
• See and judge the distance of objects
• Perform the desired tasks in the presence of distractions or work frustrations
• Communication is required for moderate (80’) distances while equipment is operating
• Regular and timely attendance
  
  

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Company Description

A private member supported and oriented golf club. Featuring 9 holes of golf, tennis, pickle-ball, annual tournaments and events.

A full service members only restaurant. 300 members including families and singles. Located in close proximity to the University of Michigan, and directly across the street from the Universities stadium know as "The Big House." The club is in the City of Ann Arbor which was recently recognized as one of the best places to live in America. Club operates from April through November, and responsibilities are greatly reduced from December to March. Club has been operating successfully for over 100 years, is funded by member contributions, and administered by a member Board of Directors.

A private member supported and oriented golf club. Featuring 9 holes of golf, tennis, pickle-ball, annual tournaments and events. A full service members only restaurant. 300 members including families and singles. Located in close proximity to the University of Michigan, and directly across the street from the Universities stadium know as "The Big House." The club is in the City of Ann Arbor which was recently recognized as one of the best places to live in America. Club operates from April through November, and responsibilities are greatly reduced from December to March. Club has been operating successfully for over 100 years, is funded by member contributions, and administered by a member Board of Directors.