Assistant Superintendent at The Third Golf Course

Watersound Club-Shark's Tooth/The Third; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watersound Club-Shark's Tooth/The Third in Florida seeks a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent to direct maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and rough, and to supervise equipment repairs while keeping the course pest- and disease-free.

Responsibilities include disease scouting, irrigation monitoring, supervising the maintenance crew, and assisting the Golf Course Superintendent with staffing and wage decisions while ensuring guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; turf management emphasis.
• Five years' turf care experience preferred.
• Sufficient education to identify/read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English.

Responsibilities

• Manages turf maintenance across tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and rough.
• Oversees motorized and other equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ensures course remains free of pest infestations or disease outbreaks.
• Performs frequent disease scouting and irrigation monitoring.
• Leads maintenance crew and coordinates daily operations.
• Supports Golf Course Superintendent with personnel matters and staffing.
• Ensures compliance with company, county, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Turf management

Team leadership

Irrigation systems

Pest/disease monitoring

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associates degree in turf management

RUP certification

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The role of Golf Course Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of every aspect of the golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and the rough, as well as supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the course remains free of pest infestations or disease outbreaks.

Experience Required

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in turf management preferred
• At least five years' experience in turf care preferred
• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English
• Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Knowledge of pesticide use
• Intensive knowledge of irrigation, pest/ disease monitoring
• Ability to lead a team efficiently and effectively

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to perform grounds work
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to mowers, utility vehicles, blowers, trimmers and other grounds machinery

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions for a long period of time
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, grass, and landscaping chemicals and fertilizers
• Work performed on uneven terrain such as hills, sand, rocks, or rough ground
• Occasional indoor tasks for equipment storage or maintenance

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages turf maintenance
• Completes frequent disease scouting
• Completes frequent irrigation monitoring
• Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with recommendations with personnel matters such as wages, reviews, warnings, and terminations
• Oversees the cleanliness of the golf course and club grounds
• Helps operate this department within all company, county, state and federal regulations and guidelines
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems
• Help schedule and supervise the daily operations of the maintenance crew
• Apply the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers
• All other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.