Assistant Golf Professional
Golf Course in Buffalo, Wyoming is looking for an Assistant Golf Professional.

Position Overview:
The position should take pride in providing an exceptional on-course experience through pristine playing conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing, directing and overseeing all facets of the department, including, but not limited to staffing, training, chemical/fertilization plans and financial controls for the department. The position directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, cart paths, clubhouse, and surrounding areas. This individual will need to be very well organized and an effective communicator to team members, management and golfers. The ideal candidate will place a focus on being a team-building leader that will be culture-oriented and communicative with the General Manager, Board of Directors and the golfing community on the vision for the golf course. Superb playing conditions and course surroundings should be the result of well-developed and efficient policies.

Team Management:
• Recruits, trains, and supervises all maintenance team members.
• Creates a successful culture through effective leadership and team member empowerment.
• Collaborative leader and team builder.
• History of developing a positive, employee-centric work culture and mentoring team members.
• Communicate thoughts, ideas, and instructions to maintenance staff as well as management.
• Instill a sense of pride in teamwork.
• Conduct daily maintenance staff meetings.

Golf Course Maintenance:
• Responsible for all phases of golf course maintenance as well as clubhouse surroundings.
• Work closely with Head Golf Professional on any issues related to programming.
• Oversee effective execution of day-to-day golf course maintenance practices.
• Provide suggestions to achieve the most efficient and highest quality product possible.
• Maintain the quality and cleanliness of the maintenance facility and its surroundings.
• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices.
• Working knowledge of golf facility construction principles practices and methods.
• Coordinate with the general manager to plan all maintenance and project work.
• Evaluate course conditions and develop a plan for providing excellent golf conditions: Firm, Fast & most importantly Green.
• Ensure that detailed work is superb.
• Provide smooth and fast greens.
• Exceptional bunker maintenance.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety:
• Develops a thorough preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment.
• Oversees team members in proper and safe operation of all equipment.
• Takes ownership of property.
• Responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance program.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager/Head Golf Professional with any maintenance needs.

Budgeting:
• Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses: Operations, payroll, supplies & chemicals.
• Possesses strong budget management skills with success in labor efficiency.
• Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties.
• Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep operating and capital expenses in line with the expected budget.
• Maintain and produce various monthly business reports, forecasts, and plans accordingly.
• Work with the General Manager to prepare the annual budget, including all expenses within the department.

Communication & Continuing Improvement:
• Develop and deliver regularly scheduled communication to golfers and season pass holders.
• Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
• Communicate regularly with the General Manager to discuss activities, goals, and plans.
• Participates in department head/committee and board meetings as requested.

Irrigation:
• Provide recommendations and/or complete watering schedule based upon course conditions.
• Collaborate with the town to ensure updates on the water situation.
• Maintenance of golf course irrigation system, including irrigation heads, valves, and mainlines.
• Monitoring of golf course for irrigation-related problems/moisture levels to determine water needs.
• Become familiar with the irrigation system and all of its components, repair, and maintenance.

Requirements:
Minimum 3-5 years as Superintendent or Lead Assistant Superintendent.
Class A standing within the GCSAA.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
Chemical and Pesticide Certificates.

Compensation:
$50,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year.

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

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