What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Assistant Superintendent position at Atlanta Athletic Club?
Atlanta Athletic Club is a private 36-hole facility, located 25 miles North of Atlanta. Our charter as a private club dates to 1898 when a group of young businessmen were looking for a place to enjoy indoor and outdoor athletics with their associates and friends. The original downtown club was located on Edgewood Avenue and through the ages twice outgrew its space and relocated. The Club added a golf course and country club at East Lake in 1915 and moved to the present Johns Creek location in the late 1960’s. The club has been home to many great athletes, most notably Bobby Jones.
The club has played host to multiple major events and most recently hosted the 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. In continuation of this history, the Atlanta Athletic Club has partnered with the USGA to host multiple tournaments in the future. Future tournament schedule includes: 2025 U.S. Girl's Junior, 2030 U.S. Amateur, and 2035 Women's Amateur Championship. In the beginning of January 2022, the Riverside course went through a complete rebuild and redesign, under the direction of architect Tripp Davis. The renovation included an all HDPE irrigation system, sand capping fairways and tees, drainage installation, and reshaping for the new design.
Summary: The 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Lead Assistant Superintendent. He or she will be responsible for the correct calibration, mixing and application of all fertilizers and pesticides applied to greens, tees, fairways, rough and any other areas as directed by the Superintendent and/or Lead Assistant Superintendent. He or she will assist in the direction of the staff and team members, and complete related work as required.
Job Expectations Include:
- Assist in implementing the agronomic plan developed by the Golf Course Superintendent
- Must be a self-starter that can work independently and efficiently with limited supervision
- Highly motivated, team-oriented individual
- Ability to work well with others, including but not limited to Spanish speaking team members
- Adheres to policies and procedures outlined in the AAC Employee Handbook and AAC Safety and Health Manual
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays
Job Tasks Include:
- Calibration and operation of sprayer and spreader equipment
- Fertilizer and pesticide understanding including applications and recording
- Assists in daily course operations (mowing, spraying, fertilizing, course set-up, hand watering, etc.)
- Instructs equipment operators on the use and care of mowers and other equipment
- Ability to identify turf grass disease, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies
- Must be proficient with crew training and supervision
- Operates the irrigation control system in accordance with the Superintendent’s guidelines in addition to repairing the irrigation system, pipes and heads as needed
- Maintains compliance with all local, State and Federal laws pertaining to chemical storage, handling, applications and disposal
- Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism with members and guests
- Supervises a small labor force for special projects and performs other managerial duties as directed by the Superintendent and/or Lead Assistant Superintendent
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Two to three years of progressive golf course management experience
- At least a two-year degree in agronomy, horticulture, plant or soil sciences
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain Georgia Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of employment.
Benefits:
- Kaiser HMO, HMO Plus or High-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance of 1.5 times annual salary
- Long Term Disability (Employer paid after 2 years)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Life and AD&D for team member, spouse and children
- Voluntary Short-Term disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness & Accident
- 401k enrollment after 60 days – team member contribution
- 401k employer contribution (4%) after one year if qualified
The Atlanta Athletic Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
