Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

13 January 2025

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Country: USA
State: Connecticut

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Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in South Kent, Connecticut is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate has a strong creative vision that drives innovative solutions and fresh perspectives. They have a confident yet easygoing demeanor, enabling them to build strong rapport with staff and foster a collaborative work environment. Known for their integrity and discipline, they approach challenges with reliability and a commitment to high ethical standards. Their sense of humor adds a positive and approachable energy, while their responsiveness and timely follow-ups ensure tasks are completed efficiently and relationships are maintained effectively.

Key Responsibilities, Skills, Aptitude, and Knowledge:
• Facilitates effective communication between the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and staff, ensuring clear, consistent information flow through observational, record-keeping, and communication skills.
• Leads staff meetings, recruits, interviews, and hires seasonal staff, and oversees personnel management, including evaluations, training, safety, motivation, and discipline.
• Develops and implements “operating manuals” and work schedules to ensure consistent operations, efficient use of labor, and employee proficiency.
• Manages the employee safety program and fosters collaboration across Club departments for smooth operations and member satisfaction.
• Plans, schedules, and documents maintenance tasks using tools like Turf Cloud to track labor, job progress, and project statuses accurately.
• Creates efficient work orders, job routes, and routines tailored to seasonal needs while proactively anticipating challenges and making independent decisions as necessary.
• Assists the Superintendent in budget preparation, capital project management, contractor coordination, and purchasing supplies, tools, and chemicals.
• Ensures timely payroll submission, time clock management, and proper delegation and follow-up on tasks.
• Performs hands-on management of golf course maintenance, including scouting turf, pest, and disease pressures, repairing irrigation, operating equipment, and supervising pesticide applications.
• Manages irrigation systems, wells, and drainage operations while maintaining compliance with CTDEEP regulations.
• Oversees tree removal, landscaping tasks, and equipment care, ensuring proper training and safe operations for all staff.
• Maintains thorough records of maintenance programs, course improvements, irrigation usage, labor tracking, and weather conditions to produce detailed reports and presentations.
• Provides content for monthly and seasonal newsletters and communicates regularly with the Superintendent about schedules, turf conditions, and personnel issues.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain effective business routines.
• Proficient in MS Office, turf management software, and web-based tools, engaging in continuing education to stay current with progressive management techniques.
• Committed to professionalism, ensuring job performance aligns with the best interests of the Superintendent, governing body, and overall golf course operations.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s or associate degree in turfgrass management or related field.
4-7+ years of experience as an assistant superintendent.
3+ years of management experience.
Demonstrated strong written, verbal, interpersonal & communication skills.

Compensation:
$90,000 – $95,000 per year.
Bonus.
Housing allowance ($10,000 annually).
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
PTO/vacation.
Discounted lunch (restrictions apply).
Continued education.
Local and national dues.
Uniforms.
Golfing privileges.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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