Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Odyssey Resorts; Deerwood (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Payday on demand

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Star Tribune Top 200 Minnesota Workpl

Job summary

Odyssey Resorts, reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, seeks a year-round Grounds Specialist to maintain the 18-hole and 9-hole par 3 courses, supervise irrigation and equipment fleets, and interact with guests daily.

The role requires a two-year turf management degree, prior golf course or grounds experience, and the ability to lead a team on course projects year-round, including winter snow removal and grooming trails.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year degree in turf management preferred.
• Previous golf course/grounds maintenance experience required.
• Experience leading a team on day-to-day and course projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf courses to the highest standard and resort expectations.
• Manage daily maintenance and equipment, including carts and irrigation systems.
• Apply chemicals and fertilizers with accurate records; ensure safety.
• Lead the crew for aeration, irrigation, landscaping, and winter tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Education

Two-year turf management degree

Job description

Description

Ruttgers Bay lake Resort and Golf Course

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DEPARTMENT: Golf & Grounds

REPORTS TO: Golf Course Superintendent

SUMMARY:

Maintain golf course and grounds appearance of Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort's 18-hole and 9-hole par 3 course. Can supervise maintenance and repair of irrigation system and mechanical equipment fleet. Interact on a daily basis with guests and resort staff.Assist in leading the grounds crew daily and navigating course projects and advancements. This year-round Full-Time position follows throughout the winter months shifting projects to resort activities such as. Resort and HOA snow removal, maintaining an ice rink for public use, grooming trails on the golf course, and splitting firewood for fire pits across the resort.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) year degree in turf management preferred.
• Previous golf course / grounds maintenance experience, with demonstrated success.
• Experience with leading and managing a team for day-to-day as well as course improvement projects.
• Some working knowledge and understanding of the mechanics for equipment and routine maintenance recommended but not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure that all golf courses are maintained to the highest degree and standard or resort expectation.
• Manage daily maintenance of the golf courses, ensuring written course standards are achieved or exceeded.
• Ensures maintenance and repair to all golf carts used throughout resort.
• Responsible for proper application of all chemicals and fertilizers used throughout the golf courses; keeps accurate records and inventory.
• Can lead and assist the Superintendent for any and all aeration, irrigation, landscaping, etc.
• Operates and can train new hires on mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, carts, sandpros, string trimmers, greens rollers, chainsaws, back-pack blowers, etc responsibly.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of all department employees of day-to-day duties and projects alongside the superintendent.
• Plowing and shoveling snow during winter months.
• Maintaining and resurfacing our public ice rink.
• Grooming our public trails throughout the golf course.
• Assisting with our lead arborist in removing trees, brush, and splitting firewood.
• Has a mindset of constant improvement to make everyday better than yesterday.
• Enforces good safety practices and standards of all employees.
• Ensures “guest first” attitude among team members and provides a friendly guest-contact experience.
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• Foster positive working relationships and communication with all departments.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EXPECTATIONS:

The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions. Ruttger’s further expects every employee to exhibit stellar guest service and a regular attendance record.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass Ruttger’s background check.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Pesticide license required or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Stand; walk; sit; kneel; lift; push; pull; reach with arms and hands; move objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds.