1st Assistant Superintendent

Job Details Description Duties: Through communication with the Superintendent as well as personal observations the Assistant Superintendent prepares and executes a daily scheduleMonitors staff performance, documents necessary observations, monitors quality and quantity of work and provides input to staffEnsures a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing OSHA and EPA regulations and federal and state lawsSupervises and participates in the set up and monitoring of irrigation system, pump station and all necessary inventoriesScouts the golf course on a regular basis for insect, weed, and disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with Superintendent unless situation dictates otherwiseDevelops, implements and trains golf course employees on departmental policy and training manualsProvides orientation to new employees on departmental policyCoordinates, schedules, and inspects projects performed by outside vendors. Communicates with the Superintendent when any changes or delays occur other than scheduledCompetent with irrigation management for cool season turf varietiesDevelops and maintains complete record documentation for the golf course operation in conjunction with the Golf Course SuperintendentProvides input on projects, staff development, employee evaluations, discipline and termination issues and wage increasesAssists with applicant interviews and Human Resource issues with the departmentAttends seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and developmentReceives and makes suggestions for improvements to procedure, equipment, etcShould be familiar with office related computer software such as Microsoft Excel and WordServes as departmental liaison between other departments and committees, e.g. SafetyComplete and submit monthly Highlights Report to Superintendent and DirectorOther duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of Associate Degree or Certificate in Turfgrass Science or related field from an accredited college, BS Degree preferredMinimum of two years experience at an assistant level and a total of five years experience in golf course maintenanceTotal familiarity with calibration procedures for all applicable turf equipment such as sprayers and spreadersAbility to write reports and attend meetings at intervals. Confident and conversant with all areas of course maintenanceMust be able to competently operate all pieces of turf maintenance equipment as well as train and select employees for their proper useIn conduct and department, the assistant should set an example for the staffPossess a Georgia Pesticide Applicators License in Category 24Ability to lead and motivate staff Benefits Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Paid time off: 2 weeks of Vacation at time of hire, sick, personal days401(k) with company match Flexible spending and health savings accountsLTD and STDEmployee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentalsGolf privileges