Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent Position Available

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTRY CLUB

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at San Joaquin Country Club is responsible for the daily operation and staff management for one of the premier 18-Hole Private Clubs in Central California.

The Assistant Superintendent reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and is accountable for detailed course conditioning, staff development, diligent water management practices, equipment operations, as well as all chemical & fertilizer applications and fertility programs.  Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: leadership within the golf maintenance operation, daily staff scheduling, staff training that emphasizes intricate attention to details in regards to golf course management and the clubhouse grounds, daily course set up, irrigation repair and maintenance as well as maintaining compliance of all regulatory issues.

About San Joaquin Country Club

Located in the heart of Central California, San Joaquin Country Club is a private club with a tradition of character & excellence and offers 18 dramatic holes of golf unlike any in the region.  Located adjacent to the San Joaquin River.  Golf course was recently renovated with new greens and bunkers.    

The club sits at the gateway to the Yosemite National Park and offers unmatched hiking, fishing and skiing in the region.

Job Requirements

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and providing direction in all aspects of the golf course and grounds facilities administration including course maintenance and human resource management. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain positive relationships between the golf course management department, members, guests, employees and community
  • Preserve a direct line of communication with Golf Course Superintendent to implement a maintenance schedule that compliments and enhances the membership experience
  • Assist and monitor the golf course budget with the Golf Course Superintendent
  • Exhibit a strong eye for attention to details
  • Execute water management programs that ensure firm playing conditions
  • Familiarity with Toro Irrigation central and satellite operations
  • Astute knowledge of Warm season grasses – Bermudagrass on tees, fairways and roughs
  • Experience with Bentgrass management on greens in warm summer climate
  • Oversee golf course equipment and support with preventative maintenance programs and repairs
  • Assist in the development of the facility’s golf course maintenance long and short term objectives, goals, policies and programs
  • Perceptive upkeep and repair to entire clubhouse and entrance grounds
  • Establish and maintain on-going employee training programs
  • Maintain effective cost controls for labor and other expenses
  • Contribute to proactive soil and water chemistry management programs
  • Ensure proper calibration of equipment and applications of chemicals and fertilizers
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid California Pesticide – Qualified Applicator’s License (QAL) or Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (QAC) within 6 months of employment

Salary and Compensation Package

Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000

Salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This package also includes generous benefits which includes:

  • Medical and dental
  • Golf privileges
  • Food allowance
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Clothing allowance
  • Company truck available for local business use
  • GCSAA and Central California GCSA Membership
  • Conference and Continuing Education fully covered.

Contact

Dario Olivares – Golf Course Superintendent

Please send resumes to:  [email protected]

Position is available immediately

Willamette Valley Country Club

Willamette Valley Country Club is seeking a highly motivated 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join the maintenance team. Our crew is a long tenured team looking to add another valuable leader.  We are looking for the right individual to help us grow our future for the next decade.

Assistants will be involved in the daily maintenance of our 18-hole championship golf course, and will work closely with the Head Superintendent. The Assistant will manage and perform fertilizer/pesticide calibration as well as proper application practices. Daily jobs will include but not limited to course setup, irrigation repair, disease identification, and water management.

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent should be a proven operator in the industry, with the ability to lead the Grounds Department in the absence of the Head Superintendent. They will be responsible for the following: the planning and implementation of the budget, development and implementation of agronomic plans, hiring, training, supervision, and execution of golf course maintenance; all while being constantly focused on providing consistently best in class playing conditions.

The selected individual will join our team and play a major role in enhancing our property, its staff, and its reputation. The individual should be positive, self-motivated, hard-working, team-oriented and possess a keen eye for detail.

Active participation in ALL aspects of golf course maintenance; irrigation, chemical/fertilizer, equipment operation/maintenance, administrative, purchasing/budgeting, capital projects/budgeting.

Continual training and education in all aspects of golf course maintenance.

Trains and supervises subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of equipment and tools, with an emphasis on “leading by example”.

Perform other duties as necessary to ensure Willamette Valley CC is maintained to the highest standards.

Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment, supervises pesticide application and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment, and participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.

The ability to effectively communicate daily to the superintendent, co-workers, and golf shop staff.

Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports, and maintain effective employee and public relations.

Must have thorough understanding of the game of golf so as to understand the playability of the course.

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls

Job Duties:

  • Assists in planning, laying out and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance
  • Schedules, directs, and supervises employees work involving the use of equipment.
  • Instructs equipment operators on the safe operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
  • Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
  • Assists in keeping records including but not limited to: personnel, inventory and equipment.
  • Knowledge of planting, pruning, and caring of plants, shrubs, and trees.
  • Repair and maintenance of irrigation system, including pumps, mainline and lateral piping systems as well as mainline and lateral isolation valves.
  • Repair and maintenance of various types of irrigation sprinklers, electric valves, etc.

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Medical and dental insurance (after 60 days of employment) 100% covered
  • Paid time off
  • Sick leave
  • OGCSA and GCSAA dues paid
  • Free shift meal
  • Discounted merchandise from golf shop
  • Matching 401k: 100% match up to 3%
  • Paid holidays include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
  • Free golf
  • This is a full-time benefited position. Salary range depending on experience

Please provide a cover letter and resume to General Manager, Alison Griffin [email protected].

Alta Sierra Country Club

Alta Sierra is looking for an Assistant Superintendent. This is an 18 hole golf facility located near Grass Valley. The highly regarded, semi-private destination of the Sierra Nevada foothills was established in the early 1960s. This Bob Babcock design features a serpentine layout that meanders among strings of Ponderosa Pine and Black Oak woodlands interspersed with numerous stretches of riparian habitat that provide beautifully wild and scenic natural borders.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform golf course maintenance activities utilizing appropriate Best Management Practices
  • Assist Golf Course Superintendent in supervision of daily maintenance activities to ensure premium playing surface conditioning techniques
  • Operate, adjust, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and modify irrigation system components
  • Scout, monitor, and sample pest populations in turf and landscape areas and calibrate and safely apply plant fertility and protecting compounds.

Qualifications:

  • Golf course maintenance and mechanical experience 
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or GE Development Certificate preferred

Requirements:

  • Valid Drivers License
  • Possess, or demonstrate knowledge and ability to obtain California Qualified Applicators Certificate.
  • Capable of developing and accomplishing short- and long-term goals for course enhancements.

Compensation:   $50-$60,000 D.O.E. per year

Additional Salary Information: Benefits include Health insurance stipend, GCSAA local and national GCSAA dues, Free use of club amenities, discounts for food and merchandise, continued education courses and Qualified Applicator Certificate expenses,

DATE AVAILABLE – September 15, 2022

Send resumes to

[email protected]

Assistant Superintendent at San Joaquin CC- Fresno, CA.

General Summary

The 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at San Joaquin Country Club is responsible for the daily operation and staff management for one of the premier 18-Hole Private Clubs in Central California.

The 1st Assistant Superintendent reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and is accountable for detailed course conditioning, staff development, diligent water management practices, equipment operations, as well as all chemical & fertilizer applications and fertility programs.  Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: leadership within the golf maintenance operation, daily staff scheduling, staff training that emphasizes intricate attention to details in regards to golf course management and the clubhouse grounds, daily course set up, irrigation repair and maintenance as well as maintaining compliance of all regulatory issues.

About San Joaquin Country Club

Located in the heart of Central California, San Joaquin Country Club is a private club with a tradition of character & excellence and offers 18 dramatic holes of golf unlike any in the region.  Located adjacent to the San Joaquin River.  Golf course was recently renovated with new greens and bunkers.    

The club sits at the gateway to the Yosemite National Park and offers unmatched hiking, fishing and skiing in the region.

Job Requirements

The 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and providing direction in all aspects of the golf course and grounds facilities administration including course maintenance and human resource management. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain positive relationships between the golf course management department, members, guests, employees and community
  • Preserve a direct line of communication with Golf Course Superintendent to implement a maintenance schedule that compliments and enhances the membership experience
  • Assist and monitor the golf course budget with the Golf Course Superintendent
  • Exhibit a strong eye for attention to details
  • Execute water management programs that ensure firm playing conditions
  • Familiarity with Toro Irrigation central and satellite operations
  • Astute knowledge of Warm season grasses – Bermudagrass on tees, fairways and roughs
  • Experience with Bentgrass management on greens in warm summer climate
  • Oversee golf course equipment and support with preventative maintenance programs and repairs
  • Assist in the development of the facility’s golf course maintenance long and short term objectives, goals, policies and programs
  • Perceptive upkeep and repair to entire clubhouse and entrance grounds
  • Establish and maintain on-going employee training programs
  • Maintain effective cost controls for labor and other expenses
  • Contribute to proactive soil and water chemistry management programs
  • Ensure proper calibration of equipment and applications of chemicals and fertilizers
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid California Pesticide – Qualified Applicator’s License (QAL) or Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (QAC) within 6 months of employment

Salary and Compensation Package

Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000

Salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This package also includes generous benefits which includes:

  • Medical and dental
  • Golf privileges
  • Food allowance
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Clothing allowance
  • Company truck available for local business use
  • GCSAA and Central California GCSA Membership
  • Conference and Continuing Education fully covered.

Contact

Dario Olivares – Golf Course Superintendent

Please send resumes to:  [email protected]

Position is available immediately

Assistant Superintendent

Lahontan Golf Club, Truckee Ca

$26-28/HR + Bonus Potential

Lahontan Golf Club is located in the spectacular Martis Valley. Tom Weiskopf designed a course that combines great attention to detail and beautiful natural surroundings, making Lahontan among the finest golf courses in America. Golf amenities include Lake Tahoe’s premier private 18 hole championship course, the 9-hole par 3 course and practice facility with 4 practice greens.  Other club amenities include the Spa & Fitness Center, Camp Lahontan, and The Lodge.

The Assistant will be involved in all aspects of daily maintenance and golf course set-up, weekly cultural practices, fertilizer application and calibration, irrigation problem solving and repair.  Individuals should be self motivated, goal oriented, and be prepared to develop into a leader.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who enjoys living and working in a beautiful mountain town with myriads of outdoor activities.  The position is FULL TIME YEAR-ROUND with BENEFITS.  40hrs/week +OT.

Education Requirements: Degree or Certificate in Turfgrass/related field or currently enrolled in school.

Experience Requirements:  Prior golf course maintenance experience is preferred

but not required.

Job Benefits:  Health(Premium paid for by club), Dental, Vision, 401K, Year-end Bonus, Recreation Bonus, Uniforms, Meals, Golfing Privileges, Continuing Education

Email resume to: [email protected]