Assistant Superintendent

The Greens Country Club is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.  Located on the North West side of Oklahoma City, The Greens Country Club is a traditional style golf course with Champion G12 Ultra-dwarf Bermuda greens which provide the best putting surface year-round in Oklahoma.  We have a newly expanded driving range with Trackman and an expansive short game facility that helps offer a great golf experience.  Currently we working towards installing a new irrigation system in house.  This is a multi year project, which will consist of all new satellites, two wire, new laterals, and new irrigation heads.  This is a great opportunity to get hands on experience and help manage this project.

The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Dir. of Agronomy / Superintendent and is responsible for assisting the Dir. of Agronomy / Superintendent in supervising crew, dispersing daily crew work assignments, and participating in the maintenance of the golf course. This position requires advanced knowledge of turfgrass management expertise, obtained through formal education (2 or 4 year turf grass degree) and work experience.  Under the supervision of the Dir. of Agronomy / Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways and cart paths; supervises the maintenance, operation and repair of motorized golf course equipment, and related work as required. The Assistant Superintendent may serve in the Superintendents capacity during his/her absence.

Typical Functions

• Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work and supervises the employees, holding employees to the standards set in place.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment;  pesticide applications and calibration; supervises and participates in the operation of pumping stations, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Assists in personnel training, management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation. 

Standards

       -    Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways;

            the seeding and maintenance practices of golf course turf; the planting, cultivation

            and pruning of plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of

            various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and

            materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells,

            pumps and automatic controls.

      -    Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most effective

            utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; to

            maintain effective employee and member relations.