Assistant Superintendent
Vero Beach Country Club is looking for qualified applicants for our Assistant Superintendent position. VBCC is a private member owned club founded in 1924 located in Vero Beach Florida. VBCC is also the host site of the Grapefruit Pro-AM which is the oldest Pro-Am in the state of Florida and takes place every December.
The Assistant Superintendent will report directly to the Superintendent and be involved with building and executing the vision of the Golf Course Maintenance Department. This role will be a working and supervisory position with the opportunity to gain hands on experience in all facets of golf course maintenance. Representing yourself and the club in a professional manner at all times is a must. VBCC is comprised of Seashore Paspalum greens, tees, fairways, and roughs with some Bermuda mixed in throughout the course. We have some “deep rough” areas that are St. Augustine.
We are believers of a quality work/life balance and the schedule will reflect that. The typical work week consists of a long Monday (10-12) hours when we are closed, 8-9 hour Tuesdays-Thursdays, and 6 hour Fridays. This position would be responsible for covering every third weekend rotating with the Superintendent and Second Assistant. If you work the weekend you will get the Friday before off. Weekends are typically “mow and go” but you would be on call for your weekend should anything come up.
We are in the process of creating an equipment replacement plan to ensure the club has the assets to provide the conditions expected at a top-quality private club. We have received several new work carts over the last year as well as two new Toro fairway units. We have ordered and are waiting for the rest of our Toro equipment consisting of new triplexes, rough units, sand pro, pro core 648, as well as a new salsco roller. We are looking to order another GPS spray unit to compliment the new smithco 1200 we have.
We are in the planning stages of a proposed renovation of the golf course that when approved will take place in 2027. We will be regrassing the property with Platinum Paspalum from tee to green. A new irrigation system will also be installed. Greens will be completely rebuilt and will also be Platinum Paspalum. Our irrigation water comes from the main canal that intersects the property and water quality is a concern that makes Paspalum the ideal playing surface.
Educational Requirements
Associates or Bachelors degree in turf management or related field preferred
Experience Requirements
2-3 years of golf maintenance experience preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply
Special Requirements
Florida pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain in the first 90 days
Florida BMP certification or ability to obtain
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining irrigation systems preferred
Experience calibrated application equipment preferred
Regularly exposed to hot and humid conditions
Moderate exposure to chemicals and fumes used in the workplace
Moderate exposure to elevated noise levels in the workplace
Ability to lift/move 50 pounds on a regular basis and 100 pounds occasionally
Must be physically able to squat, hunch, sit, stand, and use arms and hands constantly and for long periods of time
Duties include but are not limited to:
Irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, and repair
Chemical and fertilizer application and documentation in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Moisture management of greens
Crew management and supervision
Course Set-up
Using all types of turf equipment to maintain the golf course
Other duties assigned by the Superintendent or General Manager
Creation and enforcement of Golf Course Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures
Job Benefits
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance plans available
Supplemental insurance plans available
Matching 401k
Sick and vacation time
Membership to local and national organizations
Golf privileges
Employee meal plan
Date Job is Available
Salary
$70,000 to $70,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Please email cover letter and resume to: Kyle Bunney, Golf Course Superintendent, gcsupt@vbcountryclub.com
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