Assistant Superintendent Golf Grounds

Hourly Rate: $27.88

Pay Range: $58,000-$62,500

This position is a Non-Exempt Management position and will be paid an hourly rate with overtime paid in accordance with state and federal law.

Driving is required for this position; screening will be required.

JOB SUMMARY 

  

Entry level management position that supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of employees engaged in preserving grounds and keeping golf course turf in playing condition.  Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.         

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE  

         

Education and Experience           

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; 2 years experience in the landscaping/grounds or related professional area.                 

OR         

• 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; no work experience required.                 

                 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES  

         

Managing Day-to-Day Operations          

• Assists workers to perform more critical duties.                 

• Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.                 

• Consults with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan and review work projects.                 

• Determines work priorities and schedules employees to specific tasks such as fertilizing, irrigating, seeding, mowing, raking and spraying.

• Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all Grounds department policies, standards and procedures. 

• Supervises Grounds department and all related areas in the absence of the Superintendent.  

• Supervises the day to day operations of the Grounds department to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the property golf course. 

• Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. 

• Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.    

              

Leading Landscaping/Grounds Team 

• Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety. 
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. 
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 
• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms. 
• Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees. 
• Gets members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. 
• Handles employee questions and concerns.  
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals. 
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Strives to improve performance. 
• Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.  
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.                 

 

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service