Assistant Golf Course Superintendent — Lead Maintenance

Ultipro

Ave Maria (FL)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

National at Ave Maria Golf Club in Ave Maria, FL is hiring an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance across the golf courses and related landscapes. You will direct staff, manage agronomic programs, and ensure superior course conditions for members and guests.

The role requires five years progressive experience in golf maintenance or a related degree program and offers a pathway to grow within a hospitality-focused operation. Flexible hours and hands-on leadership are expected.

Qualifications

Able to communicate politely and professionally with guests, members, customers and fellow staff.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Education & Experience: Degree in Golf Management or Agronomy or 5+ years related experience and/or training, or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assisting in carrying out golf maintenance department policies.
Assisting in the delegation of work assignments and job performance in the golf course maintenance department. Must have good knowledge of agronomics and the application of fertilizers and chemicals, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.
Necessary commitment to work varied and flexible hours including days, nights, weekends and all Holidays and scheduled Golf Club events, as may be needed.
Will work under supervision of Golf Course Superintendent to be accountable for Golf Maintenance Budget.
Assists in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and terminating employees within the department.
Monitors 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 assists with field decisions, and decisions and engages with all levels of staff to perform actual labor when and as needed.
Gets out onto the golf course and performs actual labor when and as needed to demonstrate, assist, and get the job / task completed timely.
Enforces safe working conditions with all job assignments and is responsible for instructing staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
Supervises special projects and labor crews per direction of Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
Reports golf course conditions and all disciplinary problems to Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations as the case may be.
Assists in the staff scheduling and payroll processing for the department.
Communicates verbally or through email with co-workers in golf maintenance and other departments.
Coordinates issues and concerns and maintenance matters for equipment and tools to the appropriate equipment and/or facilities manager.
Be aware of, and enforce, company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computer programs: JONAS, EZLINK, KRONOS, Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook would be a plus.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Assists to administer the department through proper administrative procedure in accordance with corporate protocol and employee handbook and policies.
Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services related to the position and for the betterment of the golf course.
Assist to develop written operating policies, preventative maintenance, fertilizer schedules and overall course condition schedules, and tracks who performs what tasks, and when.
Security and protecting the golf facilities assets including facilities and equipment.