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