Assistant Superintendent
Established in 1900, Wichita Country Club is considered the oldest country club west of the Mississippi River to have golf from inception. The Club is viewed as one of the premier clubs in the Midwest as it epitomizes the game at its best. Playing conditions are the top priority which requires turf managers to apply innovative strategies and ideas.
Wichita Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Assistant Superintendent. This position will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and be a vital part of the agronomy team in keeping our course in championship condition on a consistent basis. The energetic and self-motivated candidate should possess a strong desire to be a Superintendent in the future.
Wichita Country Club Golf Course/Maintenance Facts
Course Renovation complete in 2024
Facility - 18 hole golf course with practice facilities
Architect -William H. Diddel
Master plan initiated in 2012- Architect Tripp Davis
Greens – USGA, Pure Distinction bentgrass, precisionaire drainage.
Tees – Meyer zoysia
Fairways - Meyer Zoysia
Primary Rough – Turf Type Tall Fescue
Clubhouse lawns - Turf type Tall Fescue
Bunkers – Z-line and Better Billy Bunkers with Arkansas premier white sand
Maintenance Equipment - mostly Toro
Irrigation - Toro and Rainbird
Staff - 3 FT assistants in addition to 20 to 25 employees during season
Educational Requirements
-Agronomy/turfgrass degree and/or certificate in Golf Course Turf Management from an accredited school preffered, but not required
Experience Requirements
-Person of strong character and integrity
-Balance of confidence to make decisions yet humble enough to ask for help
-Calm and rational in stressful situations
-Assist and support Superintendent at all times
-Proven leadership and management skills, Leader by example
-Energetic, hardworking, passionate and career-oriented
-Handle multiple tasks concurrently, attention to detail, actively seek solutions to problems
-Ability to hire, train, schedule, lead and supervise staff to achieve high efficiency, while creating a team atmosphere
-Interact well with other departments such as Golf Operations on a daily basis or as needed
-Execute accurate pesticide/fertilizer applications
-Trouble shoot/repair irrigation issues
-Current Commercial Pesticide License, or willingness to obtain one within 90 days
-Supervise and achieve high quality playing conditions, on a daily basis, with a diverse multinational staff
Job Benefits
-2 weekends off in a row (work every 3rd weekend)
-401k matching up to 4%
-Health/vision/dental/life insurance, club covers 50% of cost
- $600 PUD Clothing allowance at pro shop
-Meals provided
-Paid local and national dues
-Paid time off
-Continuing education
-Golfing privileges
-Salary range - $40,000 - $70,000
Date Job is Available
Salary
$40,000 to $70,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Email resume to curtis@wichitacountryclub.org
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