The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will work closely with the Senior Assistant and Golf Course Superintendent to devise and implement strategies to maintain the Golf Course in an efficient and sustainable way. He/she should have a driven mindset and be able to work with sufficient freedom. This will be an open and engaging work environment meant to derive new ideas and a "think outside the box mentality" which develops into a superior learning culture.
The Standard Club is one of Atlanta's oldest social clubs, but has been at its current location since the 1980's. The current Golf Course was designed by Mike Riley and has a great mix of golden age and modern architectural features. Playing surfaces consist of A1/A4 bent grass greens, Bermuda grass tees, fairways, and roughs, as well as numerous acres of native grass. This is an excellent opportunity to join a developing team and is open to recent graduates with quality work experience and references, as well as to the experienced assistant who wants to upgrade their career track. The greens at the Standard are equipped with Sub-Air, Turf Breeze fans.
Primary responsibilities will include supervising staff, scheduling, applications involving plant protectants and fertilizers, calibration of application equipment, leading staff meetings, project management, helping track expenditures, payroll, course setup, irrigation setup and maintenance, and hand watering functions as needed.
Salary range will be negotiated, based on experience and fit with the team
Benefits will include short term housing, full club benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K, vacation), golf, association dues, and educational opportunities
Please send cover letters and resumes to Chris Fletcher, Golf Course Superintendent at fletcher@standardclub.org.