Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Our client is an award-winning luxury resort based in Central Florida. Renowned for a decade of excellence in global hospitality, they offer a rich blend of leisure activities - including world-class golf, fine dining, and spa experiences - all while upholding a strong commitment to the environment. The resort is managed by a top-tier golf and hospitality firm, ensuring an unrivaled standard of service. An equal opportunity employer, our client provides a diverse, inclusive workplace with highly competitive benefits and salaries.

Situated amid 16,000 acres of stunning scenery. Its three Top 100 courses are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings, creating a one-of-a-kind golf experience through the unexpected central Florida topography defined by towering dunes, deep lakes and awe-inspiring landscapes. A quiet place, far from the concrete, crowds and chaos of the city. Revered by golfers as a bucket-list destination.

Description:

Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the Golf Course, grounds, and equipment. Assists the Superintendent with planning and implementing budget and operating plans. Hires, trains and supervises staff. Responsibilities also include applying relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Supervise and perform various maintenance duties to maintain the Golf Course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Supervise then development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the Golf Course and grounds. Assist with the development and implementation of a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction projects.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunch room areas, restrooms, etc.
• Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices. Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• High school education required, college degree from accredited college or university in Turfgrass Maintenance and/or Soil Sciences preferred or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 years Golf Course maintenance, supervisory and/or management experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Qualifications:

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• 3 years Golf Course maintenance, supervisory and/or management experience.
• Driver's License.

Salaries range from $70,000 - $80,000 annually.

Benefits Overview:

• Full Time
  
• Health, dental and vision plus supplemental Insurance
  
• 401K at three months
  
• Gas incentive monthly
  
• Free daily meals
  
• Paid vacation and sick time
  
• Free golf for the employee with a discount for others
  
• Florida Hospitality Industry Association (HIA) membership
  
• F&B and retail discounts