Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Job Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to: Director of Golf Course Maintenance

FLSA Category: Salary/Exempt Position

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 Annual Base Salary Commensurate with Experience

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available

Location: Hunters Run Country Club

3500 Clubhouse Lane

Boynton Beach, Florida 33436

About The Club:

Hunters Run sits on 990 acres in Southeast Florida located in the Boynton Beach area. The Club amenities include 54-holes of championship golf, 30 Racquet Sports' courts, Fitness Center and multiple dining areas. The community has over 1,600 residences. The Club goal is to have the attributes, facilities and operations that qualify for a Platinum Club recognition.

Hunters Run 3 championship 18-hole Golf Courses, East, West and South are uniquely designed and beautifully manicured with fairways and greens that appeal to golfers of all skills. There are also two practice ranges, an expansive putting green and a short-game complex. The South and North courses are schedule for renovations.

To learn more about the Club, visit their webpage at https://www.huntersrun.net/.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be responsible for assisting the Golf Course Superintendent with management, direction, and leadership of the Golf Course and grounds operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Scheduling and leading the team by delegating assignments, providing guidance, training, coaching and assistance to ensure work is completed as expected and in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the Golf Course is maintained and in proper playing condition.
• Supervising, leading and assisting in in the daily set-up and maintenance of the Golf Course
• Supervising, leading and assisting in all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the Golf Course.
• Ensuring all crew are properly trained on the operation, maintenance, care and storage of equipment and issues are reported promptly and appropriately to the Equipment Manager.
• Observing daily playing conditions including mowing quality, green speeds, bunker conditions, course setup and soil moisture.
• Inspecting and maintaining course drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Developing, and implementing a comprehensive safety program that is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and ensures standards are practiced.
• Communicating, as necessary, with other department personnel to discuss conditions of the facilities, maintenance plans and scheduled events.
• Ensuring chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored, recorded and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and products are efficiently utilized.
• Attending employee and management meetings, turf conferences, workshops and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes that may affect the department's operations.
• Performing Golf Course maintenance tasks including those assigned by Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Golf Course Maintenance, and other tasks as directed.

  Qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities):

• Associate degree or certificate in Agronomy, Horticulture or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Golf Course maintenance with a progressive career track.
• Excellent oral and written communication and team building skills.
• Florida Pesticide license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment,
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to understand, interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work a schedule that will include some weekends and holidays.

  Benefits:

• Group medical and dental benefit available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Paid vision insurance
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in 401k retirement plan after 6 months with a 50% Club matching contribution up to 3%.
• Vacation time starting at 80 hour (two weeks) after 90 days of employment.
• Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership paid and attendance at some local and regional conferences.