The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Superintendent and will have a key role in all maintenance activities with an emphasis on all aspects of pest management, maintenance of golf course tees, greens, fairways, cart paths and bunkers, general maintenance of golf course equipment, as well as crew training and management. This position requires a motivated and proactive individual with excellent organizational skills who has the ability to effectively communicate daily operations with the crew and Superintendent. The Assistant GCS may also serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pesticide and fertilizer planning and applications
• Irrigation and drainage repair/installation
• Mowing
• Equipment maintenance
• Employee training, supervising and employee evaluations
• Hand-watering
• Wilt, insect and disease scouting
• Grinding reels
• Tree and brush work
• Responsible for performing other related duties as required.

Special Requirements:

• Give instruction and manage small crews
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to prioritize and have strong time management skills
• Perform mathematic calculations involving fractions and percentages
• Requires Computer Skills – Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Research and interpret technical information from manuals and online sources
• Flexibility to weekends and holidays during active golf season
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and carry it up to 90 feet
• Physically able to push a fertilizer spreader through steep, uneven terrain
• Requires standing, walking, sitting for up to 4 hours
• Requires lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis

Turf Management Certificate (preferred, but not required) or completed a two or four-year program in a related field of study.