Wilderness Assistant Superintendent

Job Summary:

The golf course & grounds assistant superintendent encompasses a wide range of tasks related to the maintenance and management of a golf course.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Turfgrass Management: Assistant superintendents are responsible for overseeing all aspects of turfgrass care, including mowing, fertilization, aeration, and weed control. They develop integrated pest management programs to maintain optimal playing conditions and ensure the health and vitality of the turf.
• Irrigation System Management: Assistants aid in monitoring and maintaining the aging irrigation system, ensuring that the course receives adequate water for healthy turf growth. They schedule irrigation cycles, adjust sprinkler heads, and address any system malfunctions or inefficiencies to ensure optimal water distribution and conservation.
• Pest and Disease Control: Assistants implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to monitor and control pests, insects, and diseases that may affect the turf and vegetation. They conduct regular inspections, apply appropriate treatments, and keep detailed records to prevent and manage any potential outbreaks effectively.
• Landscape Maintenance: Assistants also help oversee the overall landscape maintenance of the golf course, including the care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flower beds. They ensure proper pruning, planting, and overall landscape design to enhance the aesthetics and visual appeal of the course.
• Equipment and Budget Management: The assistant may also take part in managing the equipment and machinery used in course maintenance. This includes ensuring proper maintenance and repair of equipment, as well as managing the budget for equipment purchases and maintenance. This is crucial during the long winter months when the equipment is overhauled for the following season.
• Staff Management and Training: Assistants and the crew foreman lead and manage a team of groundskeepers and maintenance staff. They provide guidance, training, and supervision to ensure that all tasks are performed efficiently and to the Wilderness standard.
• Course Improvement and Renovation: Assistants sometimes participate in long-term planning for course improvement and renovation projects. They assess the condition of the course, identify areas that need enhancement, and collaborate with golf course architects and consultants to implement design changes or renovations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assistants help ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and golf industry guidelines. They stay up to date on relevant laws and regulations and make necessary adjustments to course management practices to ensure adherence both now and in the future.
• Communication and Public Relations: Assistant superintendents maintain effective communication with golfers, club management, golf professionals, and other members of the public via social media sites and our newsletters. They address any concerns or feedback, provide updates on course conditions, and collaborate with those involved to meet their expectations and enhance the overall golfing experience.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Completion of 2 or 4-year Turfgrass Management program
• At least two years of golf course maintenance
• Native American Preference will apply when candidates are equally qualified.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must have the ability to:

• Read and write (English)
• Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
• Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions
• Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds
• See players on the golf course, and to follow the flight of golf balls
• Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time
• Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources
• Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly

Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement daily. Injury may result because of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.