Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Salary: $49,963.00 - $59,965.00 Annually
Location : New Braunfels, TX
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number: 00651
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Division:Golf Course
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
The Landa Park Golf Course, a 2023 Texas Travel Awards winner, is looking for an organized, passionate individual to join their team in a new position of Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. The renowned Golf Course is nestled along the Comal River, covering 122 acres of Texas Hill Country.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent, organizes, supervises, and directs the maintenance and management of Golf Course grounds for the City's Landa Park Golf Course.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Supervises maintenance crew; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews the completed work to assure the work quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties.
• Continuously monitors Golf Course grounds, including greens, tees, fairways, rough and hazards; identifies projects and priorities, and supervises the work activities to maintain, repair and improve the turf, grounds and irrigation systems; inspects work in progress and completed work for compliance to safety standards. Determine when the course will be opened or closed based on weather conditions and playability of the course.
• Assures the Golf Course maintains the best possible playing conditions including proper placement of pins, tee markers, and proper raking of bunkers.
• Supervises and assists in the maintenance and repair of Golf Course irrigation systems. Supervises drainage problems, including irrigation controls and pumping stations; supervises proper water management.
• Inspects and tests turf grasses and turf condition and identifies irrigation problems, insect infestation and other problems; determines and implements appropriate action to restore turf to optimum playing conditions.
• Oversees pesticide, chemical and fertilizer applications; tracks hazardous chemical, and reports on OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Confers with Golf Manager to prepare for special events and tournaments.
• Assists in the maintenance and operation of Golf Course equipment, including backhoe, bobcat, tractor, mower, aerator, and sprayer.
• Assist with preparation and administration of annual maintenance budgets.
• Manages a variety of administrative activities including computer records management, employee scheduling, payroll reporting, maintenance procedure and work activity reports; maintains inventories and assures that adequate materials, supplies, and tools are available; processes and responds to work requests and complaints; processes invoices and accounts payable/receivable.
• Evaluates and analyzes issues and recommends and implements solutions; provides leadership to assure that construction and maintenance programs are in alignment with the Department's goals and objectives and within budget constraints.
• Monitors and reviews trends in turf management and irrigation systems and recommends new equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree with course work emphasis in turf grass or Golf Course management preferred; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience in turf grass and/or Golf Course management, and two (2) years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Technical training in turf maintenance and irrigation management is preferred.
Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Non-Commercial Pest Control Applicator License (TDA) is required within twelve (12) months of date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Golf course maintenance, turf management and agronomy principles and techniques.
• Methods, equipment and materials used in Golf Course, facilities and equipment maintenance.
• Proper operation, use and care of specialized tools and equipment used in Golf Course maintenance.
• City safety rules and regulations, safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Regulations and standards governing the maintenance of public Golf Course and recreation facilities.
• OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• Safety protocols for specialized equipment operation and the handling of pesticides and chemicals.
• Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, and employee supervision.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Required Skill in:

• Monitoring Golf Course grounds and identifying maintenance and safety issues.
• Evaluating Golf Course grounds and soil conditions and managing projects to assure that the grounds and the turf are properly maintained.
• Determining appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines and completing maintenance and repair projects.
• Safely operating and maintaining various types of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Supervising staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard business software.

The City of New Braunfels offers a cost effective comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Some of our benefits are also available to our part-time regular employees.
To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our page.