2nd Assistant Superintendent

Make Golf Your Career; Ave Maria (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Make Golf Your Career is seeking a 2nd Assistant Superintendent to assist the Golf Course Superintendent in managing all aspects of golf course maintenance and landscaping at our facility in Florida. The role emphasizes agronomics, fertilizer and chemical application, and sprayer/spreader operation.

The position requires strong communication, independent work capabilities, and flexibility to work varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Polite and professional communication with guests, members, customers, and staff.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Enrolled in a degree in Golf Management or Agronomy or 5+ years related experience.
• Driver's License, current and valid.
• Knowledge of agronomics and fertilizer/chemical application, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.
• Willingness to work varied hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out golf maintenance policies.
• Assist in delegating work and monitoring performance.
• Work under the Golf Course Superintendent and be accountable for the maintenance budget.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and terminating employees.
• Monitor operation of the maintenance dept, scheduling, agronomic concerns, safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise the maintenance of the golf courses.
• Oversee completion of work assignments and assist with field decisions.
• Perform actual labor on the golf course as needed.
• Enforce safe working conditions and instruct staff on proper equipment use.
• Supervise special projects and labor crews as directed by the Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Report golf course conditions and disciplinary problems to the Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Assist with staff scheduling and payroll processing.
• Communicate with co-workers in golf maintenance and other departments.
• Coordinate equipment and tool maintenance with facilities manager.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Assist with departmental administration per handbook and policies.
• Provide professional advice and services for the betterment of the golf course.
• Develop written operating policies, preventive maintenance plans, fertilizer schedules, and course condition schedules, track task completion.
• Help protect golf facility assets including facilities and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Flexible hours

Equipment operation

Fertilizers & chemicals

Education

Golf Management degree

Agronomy degree

Job description

Overview

The 2nd Assistant Superintendent reports to the Superintendent and works under that position's direction to help manage and oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance as well as other landscaping facilities on the property. The role supports departmental policies, delegation of work assignments, and maintenance operations, with an emphasis on agronomics, fertilizer and chemical application, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.

Experience Required

• Able to communicate politely and professionally with guests, members, customers, and fellow staff members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Enrolled in a degree in Golf Management or Agronomy or 5 or more years related experience and/or training, or combination of education and experience.
• Driver's License, current and valid.
• Must have good knowledge of agronomics and the application of fertilizers and chemicals, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.
• Willingness and availability to work varied and flexible hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled Golf Club events as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out golf maintenance department policies.
• Assist in delegating work assignments and monitoring job performance in the golf course maintenance department.
• Work under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and 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 and assist with field decisions while engaging with all levels of staff to perform labor when needed.
• Perform actual labor on the golf course as needed to demonstrate, assist, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Enforce safe working conditions and instruct staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
• Supervise special projects and labor crews as directed by 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 with staff scheduling and payroll processing for the department.
• Communicate verbally or through email with co-workers in golf maintenance and other departments.
• Coordinate equipment and tool maintenance issues with the appropriate equipment and/or facilities manager.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Assist with departmental administration in accordance with corporate protocol, employee handbook, and company policies.
• Provide professional advice, opinions, assistance, and services for the betterment of the golf course.
• Assist in developing written operating policies, preventative maintenance plans, fertilizer schedules, and overall course condition schedules, and track task completion.
• Help protect golf facility assets including facilities and equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.