1st Assistant Superintendent

Duties:

• Through communication with the Superintendent as well as personal observations the Assistant Superintendent prepares and executes a daily schedule
• Monitors staff performance, documents necessary observations, monitors quality and quantity of work and provides input to staff
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing OSHA and EPA regulations and federal and state laws
• Supervises and participates in the set up and monitoring of irrigation system, pump station and all necessary inventories
• Scouts the golf course on a regular basis for insect, weed, and disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with Superintendent unless situation dictates otherwise
• Develops, implements and trains golf course employees on departmental policy and training manuals
• Provides orientation to new employees on departmental policy
• Coordinates, schedules, and inspects projects performed by outside vendors. Communicates with the Superintendent when any changes or delays occur other than scheduled
• Competent with irrigation management for cool season turf varieties
• Develops and maintains complete record documentation for the golf course operation in conjunction with the Golf Course Superintendent
• Provides input on projects, staff development, employee evaluations, discipline and termination issues and wage increases
• Assists with applicant interviews and Human Resource issues with the department
• Attends seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development
• Receives and makes suggestions for improvements to procedure, equipment, etc
• Should be familiar with office related computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word
• Serves as departmental liaison between other departments and committees, e.g. Safety
• Complete and submit monthly Highlights Report to Superintendent and Director
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate Degree or Certificate in Turfgrass Science or related field from an accredited college, BS Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years experience at an assistant level and a total of five years experience in golf course maintenance
• Total familiarity with calibration procedures for all applicable turf equipment such as sprayers and spreaders
• Ability to write reports and attend meetings at intervals. Confident and conversant with all areas of course maintenance
• Must be able to competently operate all pieces of turf maintenance equipment as well as train and select employees for their proper use
• In conduct and department, the assistant should set an example for the staff
• Possess a Georgia Pesticide Applicators License in Category 24
• Ability to lead and motivate staff

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off: 2 weeks of Vacation at time of hire, sick, personal days
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• LTD and STD
• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals
• Golf privileges