ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Job Description Job Description Position Description: Four Star rated Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club in Leesburg VA has Job Opportunities and WE NEED YOU! Come join our team of fun, service-oriented professionals. Employees appreciate the great benefits we offer, including golfing at our beautiful courses. SUMMARY for our ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Golf Course Superintendent in overseeing the agronomic maintenance program for the golf course and all landscaped areas. This position is also responsible for daily assignment, directing, and supervising staff to accomplish various projects.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides assistance to Superintendent in all facets of daily operation. Acts as Superintendent on duty in the absence of the Superintendent. Maintains the appearance and safety of the course by diagnosing and reporting agronomic issues.Manages irrigation system adjustments and scheduling.Maintains a wide variety of turf grasses in extreme climatic conditions. Manages course preparations for tournament and daily play. Safely operates a variety of golf course maintenance equipment and heavy construction equipment to accomplish projects as needed. Integrates environmental programs specializing in IPM (Integrated Pest Management). Assists in the coordination, scheduling and supervising of capital improvement projects. Manages maintenance operations (employees involved in maintaining greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, roughs, maintenance shop, golf carts and clubhouse) by providing assistance in recruiting, selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating, supervising and correcting when necessary. Assists Superintendent in executing safety meetings. Assists in administrative function by maintaining maintenance records and developing required maintenance reports; tracking maintenance expenses including payroll, supplies, fertilizer, chemicals, etc.; informing Superintendent of parts, supplies or equipment needed. Performs manual labor as needed. Ensures a clean and orderly maintenance compound at all times.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises crew members in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associate degree (A.A) from a two-year college or technical school in Agronomy, Turf Management or related field preferred and one to three years of related equivalent experience in golf course maintenance required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Class C member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:VA Commercial (Not for Hire) Class 3B Pesticide Applicators license Either valid driver's license or commercial driver's license. OPERATIONS OF SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT: Golf course maintenance equipment including but not limited to all types of mowers, sprayers, sand rakes, and utility vehicles and small engine machinery and tools. Heavy construction equipment including but not limited to backhoe, tractors, loaders.COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite; timeclock software; point of sale software; HR onboarding software; order processing software; irrigation control systems software.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Additional Information: COMPETENCIES:To perform the job successfully, this position requires the following competencies:Agronomy Demonstrates and maintains expertise as described by the GCSAA Superintendent competency index: turfgrass management practices; integrated pest management practices; equipment management; environmental management and stewardship; effective project management and communication.Strategic Thinking - Aligns the organizations mission and core values with the business and financial goals to achieve and surpass owners expectation of profitability and customer service experience.Business Acumen Identifies both threats and opportunities in the business environment and adjusts organizational strategy to exceed financial objectives.Financial Management Demonstrates thorough knowledge of business processes that impact the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. observes opportunities in business patterns and re-focuses organizational efforts to exceed stakeholder/shareholder return on investment. Results Driven Achieves short term and long term financial, strategic, and value objectives. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.Diversity Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy and shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Promotes a harassment-free environment and a diverse workforce. Ethics - Treats people with respect and keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others, works with integrity, and upholds organizational values. Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time and prepared to perform work. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time and prepared. Dependability - Follows direction and takes responsibility for own actions. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time. Customer Service Demonstrates professionalism, patience, and a people-first attitude. Quickly responds to customer requests for assistance. Communicates with empathy and positivity.Effective Communication - Speaks and writes to effectively build relationships. Reserves judgment and listens for clarification, particularly when involved in fact-finding. Adaptability Anticipates and reacts to competing demands in the work environment and makes adjustments to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. $56,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually