Senior Assistant The Ford Field & River Club

Genesis Distribution; Richmond Hill (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Field & River Club in Georgia is seeking a Senior Assistant Golf to oversee maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, and paths, and supervise equipment use and crew performance. This role may stand in for the Golf Course Superintendent during absences and requires leadership of Assistant Superintendents.

Responsibilities include scheduling, safety training, irrigation and drainage system upkeep, supervising pesticide applications, and maintaining high standards for guest and member

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2- or 4-year degree in a related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, guests and the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, lakes, roughs, traps and other areas.
• Schedules work and supervises crew in equipment use.
• Oversees internship program and staff safety training.
• Instructs equipment operators on mower operation and care.
• Supervises pesticide applications and irrigation/drainage system maintenance.
• Supports personnel management and field decisions on procedures and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

2- or 4-year degree in a related field

Job description

Senior Assistant The Ford Field & River Club

Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths. Supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment and does related work as required. The Senior Assistant Golf oversees Assistant Superintendents and may serve in the Golf Course Superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform proper maintenance and management procedures for greens, tees, fairways, lakes, roughs, traps and all other appropriate areas.
• Schedules work and supervises the employees in the use of equipment.
• Responsible for overseeing our internship program.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowers and other equipment.
• Supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment. Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety training, personnel discipline and may modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
• Oversees the completion of work assignments by crew members and assists in the field decisions regarding job procedures, work standards and machinery use.
• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Enforces safe working conditions on all job assignments and is responsible for instructing staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
• Reports golf course conditions to the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Stays current with new ideas, equipment, fertilizers, chemicals, etc., through publications, meeting and educational seminars.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all members, guests and co-workers are treated in a friendly and respectful manner in accordance with the standards of excellence of The Field and River Club.
• Assists in other departments and performs additional related duties as required.
• Understands and follows policies and procedures of the department and The Field and River Club and provides guidance in these areas to subordinates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a 2- or 4-year degree in a related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, subordinates, business professionals, guests, members and the general public.
• Ability to project a positive, professional image to guests, members and the general public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle a broad spectrum of facility project simultaneously.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Lifts 50 pounds occasionally up to 75 pounds. Ability to operate light and heavy machinery. Vision must be correctable to read and write. Hearing must be sufficient to understand conversation on the telephone in a noisy environment. Must have hand usage to complete forms, use keyboard and mouse and other office equipment. Many irregular hours.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About The Ford Field & River Club

Along the picturesque Ogeechee River, just 18 miles south of Savannah, The Ford Field & River Club Opens in new window—an exclusive, member-owned private golf and sporting club community—unfolds across 1,800 acres where generations have discovered the magic of Lowcountry living. Offering architecturally designed homes and expansive homesites, The Ford provides a rare opportunity to own a piece of this storied landscape. Members enjoy Pete Dye’s finest Southern golf course with no tee times, world-class dining and year-round outdoor sporting pursuits, from horseback riding to pickleball and hiking, all beneath ancient live oaks in an ever-agreeable coastal climate.