About the Role
The Assistant Golf Facility Superintendent assists the superintendent in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Golf Practice Facility. Reporting directly to the Golf Facility Superintendent, this person assists in implementing the strategy for course and facility management.
• Assists in implementing the strategy of the Superintendent for maintaining the Golf Practice Facility and course so that it is usable day-in and day-out for events and daily golf team operation.
• Assists in carrying out daily facility programs and 90-day action plans for facility and course management: 40 acres of high maintenance athletic turf, including 1.5 acres of putting green turf and cross-country course.
• Assists in setting up for all internal (team, university, athletics department, etc.) and external (community, etc.) events hosted at the Golf Practice facility.
• Assists in creating/implementing facility and course schedules for men's and women's golf programs.
• Assists in the execution of all special requests (both internal and external) regarding facility management.
• Assists in organizing the work of designated personnel, training full/part time staff members and student workers on the use of equipment, execution of daily work responsibilities and preventative maintenance measures on facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Assists in the implementation of cultural and chemical programs for practice course management.
• Assists in the management of facility equipment and inventory supplies for daily operations.
• Assists in purchasing any facility or practice course need to support preventative maintenance and enhancement.
• Assists in maintaining all landscaped areas within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by the Golf Facility Superintendent and Director of Sports Surfaces.
Required Qualifications
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1-3 years (can include part-time, GA, student, or internship positions) of golf course facility experience at the collegiate or professional levels.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of general equipment and golf facility maintenance
• Knowledge of golf course operations and playing format requirements for course usage
• Ability to manage crew members and assign tasks
• Ability to manage multiple tasks assigned
• Ability to identify safety hazards and fix or report them
• Solid communication skills
• Ability to maintain a friendly and professional attitude
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management or related field. TN pesticides license.
• Experience: Crew leadership experience at a professional or collegiate venue.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Computer savvy: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft .
• Ability to climb ladders and use lifts
• Ability to read, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate power equipment: mowers, weed eaters, tractors, aerators, sprayers etc.
• Ability to accurately evaluate field maintenance needs, efficient personnel use, and employee performance.
• Ability to direct employees.
• Knowledge of small engine maintenance.
• Knowledge of large golf facility & grounds daily maintenance.
Work Location
• Knoxville, TN
• Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
• UT market range: 09
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References
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