Assistant Superintendent

Description

Title: Assistant Superintendent - Victory Links Golf Course

Assignment: Victory Links Golf Course (VLGC)

Reports to: Superintendent - Victory Links Golf Course

Supervises: Lead Equipment Operators & Equipment Operators

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in developing and executing daily, weekly, and seasonal golf course maintenance and agronomic programsDirect, coordinate, and supervise daily operations, ensuring the golf course is prepared to the highest of standardsLead, train, motivate, and mentor the agronomy team while promoting a positive, professional, and safe work environmentMonitor turfgrass health and playing conditions across greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and other maintained areasPerforms basic installation, troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems, including replacing sprinkler heads, repairing minor leaks, and adjusting watering schedules.Assists in development and implementation of fertility, irrigation, pest-management, mowing, cultivation, and plant-protectant programsKeeps accurate and complete records on inventory, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, irrigation, etc.Assists in overseeing grounds maintenance operations throughout campusCo-lead snow removal crew operations, including scheduling, duty assignments, event communication, tracking snowfall and work completed, ensuring proper practices, thorough cleanup, and equipment careMaintains open lines of communication with Head Groundskeeper, Superintendent - VLGC, and Superintendent - Sports TurfOther duties as assignedRequirements

Skills:

Current pesticide license or ability to obtain one within 90 days, and knowledge of safety and environmental standards, laws, and regulationsKnowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practicesAbility to plan daily tasks, assign labor, maintain records, and adjust priorities as course and weather conditions changeProject and construction management experienceAbility to work collaboratively across Campus Operations DepartmentMust be dependable, willing to learn, and possess good leadership qualitiesExperience:

Minimum of a two-year agronomy or turfgrass degree or commensurate experiencePrevious golf course or athletic field maintenance experience