Assistant Superintendent

Job Title:                  Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to:               Golf Course Superintendent

FLSA Category:       Exempt/Salary Position

Compensation:         $70,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience

Relocation: The club will provide reasonable relocation

Location:             Addison Reserve Country Club

                                 7201 Addison Reserve Boulevard

                                 Delray Beach, Florida 33446

 

About The Club:

Addison Reserve Country Club is a little west of the town of Delray Beach, known as "America's Most Fun Small Town." Addison Reserve provides its members a luxury lifestyle that combines the harmony of nature, excellence service and superior amenities. Addison Reserve is recognized as a Distinguished Elite Club, #5 out of the top 150 of Platinum Country Clubs of America and #25 in the world by Platinum Clubs of the World. 

Addison Reserve has 27 holes of golf, offering exceptional golf experiences for its members and guests. The 27 holes make up three distinct 9 hole golf courses, Trepidation, Redemption and Salvation. The courses are undergoing renovation by the renowned golf architect Rees Jones. Phase One renovations were completed in December 2023 on Trepidation and the practice facilities. Phase Two will commence in the spring of 2024 and will enhance the Redemption and Salvation golf courses.

The Club promotes a work atmosphere that is fun, supportive, and challenging. Please visit the Club’s webpage for more information, https://www.addisonreserve.cc/.

Position Summary:

This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility in leading, directing, overseeing, assisting, training and coaching the staff. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be responsible for all activities involved in golf course maintenance. Activities would include assisting in budgeting, developing agronomical plans, scheduling and then implementing the daily activities such as course setup, daily maintenance, cultural practices, chemical calibration and application, irrigation problem solving and repair and leading projects and enhancements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Assisting in leading the team, delegating and assigning assignments, providing guidance, training, coaching and assistance and ensuring work is completed as expected and in a timely manner.

·      Assisting in the planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities and staff in the performance of grounds maintenance processes and procedures.

·      Assist in managing and overseeing chemical/fertilizer applications.

·      Inspecting turf conditions, advising Superintendent, recommending corrective action and implementing/overseeing corrective action.

·      Training staff and ensuring all safety policies and procedures are practiced and turf equipment and tools are safely and efficient operated, cared for and properly stored.

·      Monitoring and recognizing performance issues, couching staff and ensuring performance standards are met.

·      Complying and ensuring compliance with all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

·      Communicating and interacting with members, coworkers, management, staff, the general public, and others in a professional and courteous manner and representing the Club in a positive manner.

·      Fills in for the Superintendent and the technicians when needed.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities):

·      Experience and knowledge in golf course maintenance.

·      Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams and projects.

·      Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.

·      Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.

·      Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair and maintenance.

·      A current Florida pesticide license, or the ability to acquire a license.

·      A BS or Associates Degree in turf grass management, or related certificate or experience.

·      Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

·      A valid Florida driver’s license in good standing

Benefits:

·      Group medical and dental benefit options available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment for employee and dependents.

·      Voluntary Life, Short-Term and Long-Term insurance.

·      401k retirement plan with 100% Club matching contribution up to 4% following one year of employment.

·      Paid Time Off with eligibility after 90 days.

·      Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership paid and attendance at local and regional conferences.

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