Golf Course Assistant Superintendent at Cherokee Metropolitan District Colorado Springs, CO

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent job at Cherokee Metropolitan District. Colorado Springs, CO. About Us Owned and operated by Cherokee Metropolitan District (CMD), Cherokee Ridge Golf Course has been a staple to the community since 1971, welcoming golfers from throughout the region. Our team includes people who have been here for decades and others who work for a season or two then go on to their next professional goal. With benefits like free golf and merchandise discounts, Cherokee Ridge is an appealing place to work! The Position: The Golf Course Assistant Superintendent reports to the Superintendent of Golf Operations. Responsibilities include, but not including, maintenance and operations of golf course and its equipment. Ensuring quality of golf course environment. Possess an ability to solve conflict, good verbal and written communication skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Daily Responsibilities: Help plan and supervise maintenance and upkeep of golf facility. Direct/supervise seasonal employees. Monitor water usage. General Responsibilities: Help create and follow budget. Mitigate and report employee disputes. Help train and schedule staff as required. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Help maintain golf course equipment. Perform other related duties as assigned. Ensure duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner. Education and Experience: High school diploma/equivalent education WITH 1-3 years related experience OR Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and TORO Sitepro (or comparable program). Valid Colorado Driver’s License. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide leadership and guidance to golf course personnel. Performance evaluations for employees. HIRING RANGE: $46,000 - $52,000 annually DOQ Working Environment/Physical Demands: Work is performed both indoors and outside. Frequent interruptions, by both customers and other employees are a part of daily duties. Work can require frequent standing and/or walking, lifting, pulling, or pushing of items (seldom more than 50 pounds). Employee must maintain ability to pass employment drug screen. Attractive Benefits Package: 100% Employee medical, dental and vision coverage (choice of plans after 30 days)75% Spouse and Dependent medical, dental and vision coverage (choice of plans after 30 days)457 deferred compensation retirement plan with 8% company contribution, no employee match required 30-day vesting 10 paid holidays (On-call duties may require work during holidays, with pay) Paid vacation and personal day (after 90 days) Paid sick leave (accrual begins upon start) Golf privileges for employee and immediate family members at the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course Cherokee promotes career development and provides opportunities to grow professionally through development of technical knowledge and skills delivering challenging projects. Additional Information: FLSA Status: Exempt Supervisory Classification: Yes Probationary Period: 90 days This job description is not intended to list every function of the position, does not constitute an employment agreement or contract, and is subject to change. It is not intended to limit management’s rights to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. To ensure the safety of the public and reduce the risk for loss, background screenings and pre-employment drug testing are completed on applicants selected for employment. This position is subject to a screening process including but not limited to criminal history search, reference check, degree and employment verification, motor vehicle record check and ongoing, random drug screening. Interested applicants should submit an application, resume and letter of interest to Human Resources, no later than 5:00pm on the close date. Applications are available online at or by contacting Human Resources Administrator, Connie Hughes ( chughes@cherokeemetro.org ) or Golf Course Superintendent of Operations, Phil Ragsdale ( pragsdale@cherokeemetro.org ). Applications are also available at the District’s office located at 6250 Palmer Park Blvd. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of an application and applications submitted via job search websites do not satisfy the requirement to complete the application found at . The Cherokee Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer