Assistant Superintendent Great River Golf Club

Genesis Distribution; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Golf Club in Milford, CT seeks an Assistant Superintendent to work with the superintendent on course maintenance, capital projects, IPM programs, budgeting, and equipment upkeep.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with strong organizational skills, able to lead staff, plan schedules, and maintain records. Experience on a high-end course and knowledge of irrigation and turf management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Turfgrass Management.
• 2–4 years of experience on a high-end golf course.
• Strong understanding of irrigation and moisture management.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; schedule work and supervise staff and equipment.
• Operate equipment and provide instruction on mowing equipment.
• Lead labor crews on special projects.
• Complete daily golf course setup, including pin and tee locations.
• Supervise irrigation pumps and irrigation and drainage systems maintenance.
• Monitor turf for drought conditions and manage irrigation accordingly.
• Perform routine safety inspections on application equipment.
• Assist in management of capital projects.

Skills

Project management

Irrigation management

Fertilizer calibration

Sprayer calibration

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Turfgrass Management

Job description

Assistant Superintendent Great River Golf Club

The assistant will work closely with the superintendent on all aspects of golf course operations, including capital project management, IPM programs, budget development, and equipment maintenance. Individuals must be self-motivated with strong organizational skills, and willing to go the extra mile for the betterment of GRGC. A successful candidate will be reliable, forward-thinking, and able to manage staff and projects. He or she must demonstrate strong computer skills to maintain record keeping, daily and yearly scheduling, and data tracking. The assistant must be willing to work select weekends during the golf season.

• Assist in the planning and supervising of the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; schedule work and supervise the employees and the use of equipment.
• The operation of all equipment and instruction for other operators on the use and care of mowing and other equipment.
• Leadership of labor crews tasked with special projects.
• Completes daily golf course set-up, including pin and tee locations.
• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Monitors all turf grass areas for drought and waters appropriately.
• Performs routine safety inspection on all application equipment.
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas.
• Snow removal in the parking lot, around the clubhouse and maintenance facility.
• Assistant in the management of capital projects
• Education– Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Turfgrass Management
• 2-4 years of experience on high end golf course
• Project management is preferred
• Strong understanding of irrigation/moisture management
• Fertilizer and sprayer calibration

About Great River Golf Club

Built along the banks of the Housatonic River, Great River Golf Club is a championship-style, Tommy Fazio-designed 18-hole golfing destination offering a first-class experience for golfers of all abilities. Our staff will be sure you’re ready to test your golf skills on the region’s most unique and challenging golf course. From the moment you pull into our driveway, which overlooks our expansive practice area and clubhouse facility, your special day begins and ends with personalized service found only at Great River. Whether you are a beginning golfer or touring professional, our golf course offers five tee lengths that provide a fair yet challenging golfing experience. You’ll start on a wooded parkland-style front 9 and make the turn onto a challenging, modern, links-designed back 9 where water comes into play on each hole. Consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top golf courses, our course offers you picturesque views, perfectly manicured fairways and greens, and signature holes from the 1st through the 18th. It’s a must-play for any golf enthusiast.