Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Country Club in Woodside, California is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
The chosen individual will be responsible for year-round, day-to-day on-site operation and oversight of golf course maintenance and associated administrative functions. He or she will be responsible for staffing and development of regular maintenance staff including: foreman, greens keepers, equipment operators, and landscape maintenance staff. Works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and will report directly to the Director of Agronomy.

Duties:
• Become acclimated with the team members and the programs.
• Learn the course irrigation practices and programming.
• Create relationships with the current team and staff.
• Work with the Superintendent to schedule and run the crew on a daily basis.

Personnel Functions:
• Interview, hire, train, terminate, motivate and effectively direct the work of staff in a safe and efficient manner.
• Conduct 90-day and annual Performance Development Reviews of Greens Keepers emphasizing our commitment to inspire leadership and excellence.
• Recommend raises and/or promotions for Greens Keepers.
• Oversee the completion of daily and weekly work schedules for Golf Course Maintenance department.
• Manages and upholds Club Mission and Objectives as detailed in Golf Maintenance Standards of Operation Manual.
• Maintain “working” and “employee” files.
• Establish a sense of purpose among a diverse work group by encouraging day-to day commitment to our mission and operating values.
• Responsible for ongoing improvements to training programs relating to fertilizer applications, pesticide applications, general safety, and equipment operations.

Golf Course Responsibilities:
• Develop, nurture, and sustain collaborative working relationships with all management and staff.
• Encourage ongoing communication with the Director of Agronomy regarding events, course maintenance, and special course projects.
• Possess a working knowledge of cool and warm-season grasses.
• Fertilizer applications, including; proper calculations, calibration of equipment, and record keeping.
• Pesticide applications, including; proper calculations, calibration of equipment, and record keeping.
• Ability to identify and treat common turf grass pests, pathogens and deficiencies
• Ability to operate a wide range of equipment (tractors, mowers, spray equipment, rollers, and small equipment).
• Irrigation management, spot watering, central computer scheduling, repairs, troubleshooting, and project coordination.
• Working knowledge of pump station maintenance.
• Construction project management.
• Work with mechanics to continue to improve maintenance schedules and systems.
• Oversee daily on-course bathroom janitorial activities to include stocking of soap, toilet paper and hand towels.
• Oversee ongoing building maintenance of golf course buildings; including fire sheds, on course bathrooms, pump station, administrative offices, and maintenance barn.

Fiscal Responsibilities:
• Regularly monitor and report on progress of goals with the team.
• Purchasing of golf course supplies. Run all purchases by the Director of Agronomy before purchasing.
• Maintain vendor contact and develop a healthy working relationship.

Planning and Teamwork:
• Foster a commitment to short and long-term strategic planning.
• Reinforce commitment to comprehensive and systematic planning throughout club operations, supporting a pro-active style of management focusing on the achievement of targeted objectives.
• Submit Weekly Objectives by Monday morning of every week.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with the Director of Agronomy and maintenance team.
• Cultivate an integrated approach involving high-performance multi-skilled, multi functional, empowered, self-directed work teams organized around end-to-end workflows.
• Drive goals for weekly safety, compliance, and training meetings.

Requirements:
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Eager Learner with a desire to progress in the industry.
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
Strong “hands-on” leader who wants to lead by example.
Positive individual who can adjust and succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:
$90,000 – $95,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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