Assistant Superintendent

Big Cedar Lodge is America's premier wilderness resort. With 6 golf courses to choose from and world class designers including Tiger Woods, Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Tom Fazio, and Gary Player. Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks and designed to connect people to nature, Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, has created one of the greatest golf experiences in the country. Boasting 3 of the top 100 public golf courses in the USA and introducing the newly constructed "Cliffhangers", designed by our founder himself and his son JP Morris. Associates will be part of one of the fastest growing golf destinations in the country and with it, receive all the great benefits of working for Bass Pro Shops.

The Sr Assistant, Golf Course Superintendent responsible for assisting with the operation of all the golf course maintenance and partnering with ownership and contractors in building new courses. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, scheduling/maintenance and irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues at all courses. The Sr Assistant, Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, guests, associates and the property. 

The Senior Assistant position will serve as an excellent stepping stone into a Superintendent role at one of our six facilities. 

• Hires, trains, coaches, and disciplines the golf grounds team. Determines and maintains adequate departmental staffing.
• Sets operational and service standards.
• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands on the facility grounds. 
• Directs and assists the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.
• Provides detailed annual plan for the various property levels and the designated landscaping Includes rotational design to provide facility with fresh, eye-catching, interesting, and pleasant atmosphere.
• Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells, and other water source usage.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary actions. 
• Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state, and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power tools, plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the course’s grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals, and fertilizers.
• Develops annual operating budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects. 
• Maintains records and completes required reporting. Orders parts, supplies and equipment as needed. 
• Schedules maintenance practices around guest play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to guests. 
• Coordinates snow removal and winter maintenance activities when necessary. 
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED