Second Assistant Superintendent

Troon; Ave Maria (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time Off

Job summary

The National at Ave Maria Golf Club in Ave Maria, FL is seeking a results-driven Second Assistant Superintendent to join Troon’s management team. You will assist in directing daily golf course maintenance and landscape operations under the Golf Course Superintendent, ensuring optimal course conditions and member satisfaction.

Qualified candidates enrolled in Golf Management or Agronomy studies, or with 5+ years related experience, will contribute to safety, budgeting, scheduling, and staff

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate politely and professionally with guests, members, customers and fellow staff members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out golf maintenance department policies.
• Delegate work assignments and supervise staff.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting and agronomic concerns for golf maintenance.
• Ensure safety and proper equipment operation.
• Coordinate with other departments and communicate effectively.

Skills

Polite communication

Independent work

Education

Golf Management/Agronomy degree or 5+ years experience

Driver's License

Tools

Jonas

EZLINK

KRONOS

Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The National at Ave Maria Golf Club, located in Ave Maria, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Second Assistant Superintendent! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Job Summary

The 2nd Assistant Superintendent reports to the Superintendent and will work with and under the direction of that position to manage and oversee providing direction for all aspects of the maintenance of the golf courses as well as other landscaping facilities on property. These responsibilities include:

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Able to communicate politely and professionally with the guests, members, customers and fellow staff members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, to feel, talk, and to hear.
• This job requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, and occasional climbing, carrying, balancing files or documents as any of these movements are performed, or to kneel, crouch, etc.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for sustained periods of time, and daily computer use.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Education & Experience

• Enrolled in a Degree in Golf Management or Agronomy or 5 or more years related experience and/or training, or combination of education and experience.
• Driver's License, current & valid.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.