Assistant Superintendent

 

Job Title:                     Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to:                  Golf Course Superintendent

FLSA Category:         Exempt

Compensation:            $65,000 to $75,000, Commensurate with Experience

Relocation:                  Assistance in relocation is provided

Location:                     Big Cedar Lodge

                                    190 Top of the Rock Road

                                    Ridgedale, Missouri 65739     

 

About Big Cedar Natural Golf:

Inspired by a deep desire to connect people to nature, Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, created one of the most incredible golf experiences in the country with six different golf courses designed to incorporate the beauty of the Missouri Ozark Mountains. Big Cedar Natural Golf offers courses designed by some of the top names in golf: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and Jackson/Kahn. Big Cedar Golf is a part of Big Cedar Lodge, a remote haven of natural beauty spread over 4,600 acres. The golf courses and rustic luxury amenities are tucked into the rugged landscape overlooking Table Rock Lake. 

For more information on Big Cedar Natural Golf and Big Cedar Lodge, please visit their website https://bigcedar.com/. 

 

Position Summary:  

The Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be part of the leadership team responsible for the Ozarks National Golf Course, an 18-hole, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw-designed course. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for all aspects of daily maintenance and set-up of the golf course, weekly cultural practices, fertilizer application and calibration, irrigation problem-solving and repair, and leading/assisting with short- and long-term golf course projects. Responsibilities will include developing daily work schedules, coordinating related activities and equipment with the staff, training, overseeing and assisting the staff, reviewing the work on the course, and supervising construction projects and specific maintenance activities.

 

Career Trajectory:

This is an opportunity with unlimited growth potential. With six different golf course designs, including warm and cold-season grasses, and the ability to work with and learn from industry leaders in agronomy, an individual will have the ability to grow within the organization or gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to seek opportunities elsewhere.   

 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

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

·       Collaborating with the Superintendent in developing the agronomic plan and budget for the course and leading in the implementation and oversight of the agronomic plan and budget.

·       Identifying, evaluating, and recommending corrective action for agronomic problem areas, including funguses, pests, and drainage issues.  

·       Leading, overseeing, and assisting in the daily set-up and maintenance of the golf course, including routine maintenance, chemical applications, and equipment operations. 

·       Inspect irrigation systems, identify issues, and implement corrective action. 

·       Recommending, evaluating, planning, and leading long-term and short-term projects related to renovations, repairs, and care and maintenance of the course.

·       Assist in training new and existing staff in golf course set-up and maintenance, equipment operations, safety procedures, and the club's expectations.

·       Educating and ensuring the team is aware of and follows safe work practices, as well as making sure maintenance facilities and equipment are safe, clean, and organized.

 

Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge):

·       A comprehensive knowledge of turf and golf course maintenance.

·       Experience in leading teams.

·       The ability to operate basic landscape equipment. 

·       Knowledge of irrigation systems and repair.

·       An active Pesticide Applicator License for the state of Missouri or the ability to obtain one.

·       A Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management or related experience. 

 

Benefits:

·      Ability to participate in the group medical, dental, and vision Insurance programs.

·      Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

·      Ability to participate in the 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution.

·      Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

·      Employee discounts are available at Big Cedar Lodge and Bass Pro Shops.

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