Assistant Golf Course Superintendent — Lead Turf Team

Oki Golf; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf benefits for free play

50% discount on shift meals

25% discount for you and up to four

Flexible work environment

401K with company match

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, owned by Oki Golf, is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to help manage course maintenance, equipment, and grounds. You will partner with the Superintendent to meet guest satisfaction and control labor costs within established guidelines.

You will mentor staff, hire seasonal team members, and ensure safe operations while delivering quality on a daily basis. A turf science background and pesticide license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Turf Science, Landscape, Agronomy or similar field, or equivalent work experience.
• Restricted Pesticide License.
• Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to calibrate sprayers, spreaders, scientific instruments, computer software, irrigation systems, etc.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop innovative ideas to facilitate the continual delivery of exceptional quality products and profit contributions to the company.
• Daily implementation & adherence to Oki Golf universal standards.
• Assist in maintaining a daily record log for weather, course conditioning, cultural practices, equipment maintenance, fertilizer, and pesticide applications, etc.
• Encourage, mentor, coach, train and develop team members to ensure their maximum value to Oki Golf so that the guest experience is realized.
• Ensure proper safe work environment to include compliance with OSHA/WISHA and Oki Golf guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Interview and hire positions for the turf department, equipment manager, irrigation & spray technician, and all seasonal team members in partnership with the golf course Superintendent
• Lead by example; set the benchmark for performance for the department in the areas of motivation, sense of ownership, and dedication to quality of product.
• Coach, mentor, lead by example and hold all team members accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling, performance reviews and editing time for payroll functions in a timely manner.
• Supervise team members by carrying out the responsibilities in accordance with Oki Golf policies and procedures. This will include planning, assigning and at times, performing activities/duties of team members.
• Implement new methods and procedures designed to minimize operational costs and maximize resources.
• Schedule to proper business levels and within budgeted staffing guides.
• Be able to work weekends and holidays, mornings and evenings as business requires.
• Positive and proactive supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
• Deliver strong, professional, and company-appropriate communications, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include team members, guests, vendors, and contractors, always showing tact and diplomacy as a senior representative of Oki Golf.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Turf Science, Landscape, Agronomy or similar field

Restricted Pesticide License

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Ordering/Purchasing

Inventory control

Budget management

P&L accountability

Job description

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, owned by Oki Golf, is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to help manage course maintenance, equipment, and grounds. You will partner with the Superintendent to meet guest satisfaction and control labor costs within established guidelines.

You will mentor staff, hire seasonal team members, and ensure safe operations while delivering quality on a daily basis. A turf science background and pesticide license are preferred.