Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
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 developing 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 Superintendent and the Director of Agronomy.

Personnel Functions:
• Interview, hire, train, terminate, motivate, and effectively direct the work of staff safely and efficiently.
• Oversee the completion of daily and weekly work schedules for the Golf Course Maintenance department
• Manages and upholds Club Mission and Objectives as detailed in the Golf Maintenance Standards of Operation Manual
• 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:
• Encourage ongoing communication with the Superintendent and Director of Agronomy regarding events, course maintenance, and special course projects.
• Possess a working knowledge of warm-season grasses.
• Fertilizer applications, including proper calculations, equipment calibration, and record keeping.
• Pesticide applications, including proper calculations, equipment calibration, 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.
• Construction project management.
• Work with mechanics to continue to improve maintenance schedules and systems.

Fiscal Responsibilities:
• Regularly monitor and report on the 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.

Requirements:
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Eager Learner with a desire to progress in the industry.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Strong “hands-on” leader who wants to lead by example.
Positive individual who can adjust and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
2 Year Degree in Turf Management, Certificate or enrolled in Turfgrass Management or Higher.
Experienced preferred as a 2nd Assistant or Assistant in training.

Compensation:
$26 – $29 per hour.

How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.

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