Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
School in Medora, North Dakota is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the position evaluates turf management and determines appropriate methods of resolving issues, assists in reviewing and evaluating current procedures, and assists in developing short and long-range goals to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of the course.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assists the superintendent in planning and organizing the work.
• Assists in overseeing the grounds maintenance operations of the golf course.
• Assists in managing, coordinating, and planning grounds maintenance work by preparing regular schedules for irrigation, mowing, fertilization pesticide application, and other turf and grass cultural practices.
• Assists in planning and scheduling work for assigned golf course seasonal personnel to ensure proper distribution of maintenance duties.
• Train staff on proper equipment operation, established procedures and techniques so that staff are aware of how to properly perform assigned tasks.
• Assist with promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Assists in training of employees in safety procedures and internal procedures.
• Assists in supervising seasonal personnel functions to include hiring, promotion, and transfer recommendations.
• Identifies turf grass disease, weed types, and insect types, and determines the appropriate chemical application strategy for resolving the issue.
• Determines the proper formulas and applications of fungicides and pesticides through understanding of fertilizer and chemicals formulas.
• Assists in supervising and performing maintenance and repairs of Bully Pulpit Golf Course equipment, including establish records and assisting in monitoring the inventory of all equipment and tools.
• Assists in developing short and long-range goals to ensure the efficient maintenance operation of the Bully Pulpit Golf Course.
• Assists in annual budget preparation and maintaining records.
• Assists in reviewing and evaluating current procedures and makes recommendations to increase efficiency, productivity and reduce operating costs.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Hires and trains seasonal golf course grounds staff.
• Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of the seasonal golf course grounds team.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed in accordance with TRMF policy.

Requirements:
Any combination of experience and training equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Golf and Sports Turf Management, or related major.
Experience Requirements
Two-year’s experience in golf course operation.
Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary.
Must be familiar with proper and correct techniques to safely operate equipment and safely apply chemicals per manufactures specifications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as, a high degree of leadership qualities, administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision-making.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and subordinates.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lead and teach others.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Automate irrigation systems experience preferred.
Possesses Pesticide License or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Up-to-date knowledge of latest golf course tools, technologies, and best practices.
Participating knowledge of the game of golf.
Knowledge of the construction, establishment, and maintenance practices employed on golf course putting greens, tee, fairways, roughs, and bunkers; planting, cultivation, and pruning of ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditions; pesticide control method and materials; drainage methods; and watering practices and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls.
Knowledge off construction and maintenance of the maintenance facility, restrooms, fences, bridges, golf cart paths, service roads, parking lots, ponds and streams.

Compensation:
$25 – $30 per hour.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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