Assistant Golf Course Superintendent-In-Training Stadium Course

PGA TOUR, Inc; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness Program

401(k) Match

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance

Paid Time Off

Complimentary employee meals

Access to PGA TOUR events

Tuition Assistance

Playing privileges

Job summary

PGA TOUR, Inc. operates TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, offering world-class golf experiences and a premium dining and event environment.

The Golf Course Maintenance team keeps the course in top condition, focusing on safety, efficiency, and teamwork under the direction of the Director and Assistant Superintendents. This role supports interviewing, training, scheduling and performance reviews for maintenance staff, ensuring proper operation of equipment, adherence to procedures, and a

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and work related experience in turf management
• Knowledge of general business administration practices as applied to golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through education
• Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I & II with interviewing, training, scheduling and review of performance for the Golf Course Maintenance staff members
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all tasks relevant to the Application Foreman, Irrigation Foreman, Equipment Operator I, II, III & IV positions, Landscape Gardener I, II, III and IV positions, Irrigation Technicians I, II, III & IV positions, and the application technician position
• Must have a thorough knowledge of proper care and operation of all maintenance equipment and must be able to perform any task associated with maintaining the golf course or equipment
• Assist with training staff on proper equipment operation, established procedures and techniques so that staff are aware of how to properly perform assigned tasks
• Have, or the ability to obtain a valid Certified Applicator's License that is registered in the same state as the golf course operation
• Assist with promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Assists in the training of employees in safety procedures and internal procedures
• Assist in ensuring daily department tasks and duties are completed; communicates recommended changes as needed to supervisors
• Ensure the overall organization and cleanliness of the golf course, equipment and maintenance facility
• Assume the duties of the Irrigation Foreman, or Application Foreman as required
• Assist with special repairs or modifications projects as needed
• Communicates on a regular basis via a 2-way radio system
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and work related experience in turf management

Job description

TPC Sawgrass, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is the birthplace of the TPC Network and the backdrop to PGA TOUR headquarters. Within the Mediterranean-Style, 77,000 square foot clubhouse, we provide our PGA TOUR Players, Families, Executives, Members and Guests with truly memorable culinary and service experiences in multiple dining outlets, beautifully appointed banquet and meeting spaces, and an expansive gallery. For the golf enthusiast, we provide a world class golf experience on either of our two PGA TOUR championship courses, including the famous Stadium Course, home to THE PLAYERS Championship. If you are looking to improve your game, our PGA TOUR’s Performance Center offers lessons from the top PGA instructors in the industry as well as club fitting and fitness. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and work related experience in turf management
• Knowledge of general business administration practices as applied to golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through education
• Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• As requested, assist the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I & II with interviewing, training, scheduling and review of performance for the Golf Course Maintenance staff members
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all tasks relevant to the Application Foreman, Irrigation Foreman, Equipment Operator I, II, III & IV positions, Landscape Gardener I, II, III and IV positions, Irrigation Technicians I, II, III & IV positions, and the application technician position
• Must have a thorough knowledge of proper care and operation of all maintenance equipment and must be able to perform any task associated with maintaining the golf course or equipment
• As requested, assist with training staff on proper equipment operation, established procedures and techniques so that staff are aware of how to properly perform assigned tasks
• Have, or the ability to obtain a valid Certified Applicator's License that is registered in the same state as the golf course operation
• Assist with promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Assists in the training of employees in safety procedures and internal procedures
• Assist in ensuring daily department tasks and duties are completed; communicates recommended changes as needed to supervisors
• Ensure the overall organization and cleanliness of the golf course, equipment and maintenance facility
• Assume the duties of the Irrigation Foreman, or Application Foreman as required
• Assist with special repairs or modifications projects as needed
• Communicates on a regular basis via a 2-way radio system
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is a team lead

About TPC Sawgrass

Owned, operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of 30 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grassroots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete. TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Wellness Reward Program
• Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Complimentary employee meals
• Access to PGA TOUR golf tournaments
• Tuition Assistance
• Playing privileges and employee discounts