Assistant Superintendent
The Des Moines Golf & Country Club is a prominent golf and country club located in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is known for its high-quality golf courses, elegant amenities, and rich history in the local community. The Des Moines Golf & Country Club was founded in 1897 and has since grown into one of the premier golf and social clubs in the region. The Club was established to provide a private, upscale environment for golf enthusiasts and their families. The Club is renowned for its two-championship golf courses the South Course and North Course, each with its own unique and demanding layouts.
The First Assistant Superintendent aids the Golf Course Superintendent and the Director of Grounds in the leadership and execution of work schedules, maintenance programs and construction details. This person also helps direct the crew on the 18 holes that they are responsible for.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in planning daily work schedules
- Assists 2nd assistant superintendent in the training of employees.
- Assists in supervision of various construction projects.
- Applies fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
- Helps prepare the course setup for daily play.
- Keeps informed on course starting times and special events.
- Assists in snow removal.
- Sets good examples for others to follow in job performance, work safety, equipment care, attendance and striving for efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Our assistants do get dirty during the work day. They help supervise but they also work on the golf course doing routine maintenance. Our assistants work every other weekend during the golf season.
They average 125 - 150 hours of overtime per year.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant/Turf Science or related field of study. We try to hire the right person with the right attitude, we feel we can teach you our business if the attitude is one that wants to learn.
Experience Requirements
- Experience as Spray Technician or Crew Foreman is a bonus for this position
- Knowledge of golf maintenance practices
- General knowledge of irrigation maintenance/repairs. Rainbird Cirrus experience is a plus
- Must demonstrate initiative and moral character
- Strong work ethic and personal commitment to improving/maintaining course conditions
Special Requirements
- Must have or be able to obtain a current Iowa Driver's License.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Iowa Pesticide Applicator's Certificate.
- Must be to work a flexible schedule that includes every other weekend and some holidays.
Job Benefits
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance - 85% paid by employer
- Life Insurance and Disability - 100 % paid by employer
- Flex Spending account for medical and dependent care
- 401K/Roth Retirement Plan - employer match
- Paid Holidays, Paid Time off, Floating Holiday paid if Holidays are worked
- Free Meals each day
- Free Golf Privileges
- Uniforms and Coveralls provided
- Employee Holiday Bonus
Date Job is Available
Salary
$24 to $26 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Email resume to rtegtmeier@dmgcc.org
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