Senior Assistant Superintendent

Forsyth Country Club, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is seeking a turfgrass professional to join our leadership team within our Golf Course Maintenance Department as a Senior Assistant Superintendent. This candidate should be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with the ability to quickly adjust and adapt to a dynamic working environment. Forsyth Country Club prides itself on having a positive work culture that values new ideas and prioritizes time off.Club Highlights:Ranking: #22 in North CarolinaStaff: 22 full-time and 3 part-time Maintenance Budget: $MAnnual Rounds: Approximately 32,000Typical work schedule (excluding a couple major tournaments): In season - hours per week and every third weekend (weeks including the weekend will be approximately 55 hours per week). Out of season - hours per week. Grass types: Greens - Champion Ultradwarf. Collars/Approaches - Latitude 36 bermudagrass. Fairways, tees, rough - Majority Tifway 419, with 7.5 acres of Zorro Zoysia grass.Equipment: Primarily Toro equipment, with 4 john Deere ProGatorsIrrigation system: Toro Lynx Control System with Network VP SatellitesFuture events: Forsyth typically holds one Carolinas Golf Association event / Carolinas PGA event. In *, FCC will host the North Carolina Open for the Carolinas PGA.INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:Become familiar and comfortable with the management team and the GCM team membersLearn the property and the overall club structure before tournament golf season in March of Organize and manage daily operations as well as the golf course maintenance staffKEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE: Report directly and collaborate with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendent, and Assistant in scheduling and supervising all golf course maintenance practicesAssist in managing and motivating a diverse staff of employeesAccurately calibrate and apply fertilizers and pesticidesIrrigation troubleshooting / repairRecord keeping Maintain course and facilities to Club standardsSafely and effectively operate sprayers and mix chemicals across greens, tees, and fairways, following precise procedures.Manage the irrigation system and its components with skill and care.Demonstrate your ability to follow both oral and written directions in a timely fashionQUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years of experience in golf course maintenance, preferably in a leadership role.Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred in Turf Management.NC Pesticide Applicators License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and be able to perform repetitive motions.Ability to work in all weather conditions.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:$65,000 - $73,000, depending on experienceBonus potentialMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) Safe Harbor Program, with company match Supplemental insurancesPTO (including vacation and sick time)Employee MealsClothing AllowanceGolf PrivilegesEducation Allowance – specifically to be used towards membership dues for professional organizations. We encourage attendance of local and regional educational and networking seminars.ABOUT THE CLUB:Founded in , Forsyth Country Club is steeped in tradition and continues to serve as an important part of the history of Winston-Salem. Since its inception, Forsyth Country Club has been distinguished as one of the premier clubs in the South. The Club is nestled on 172 acres of pristine rolling hills in Winston-Salem, NC. The club is dedicated to investing back into the golf course and grounds. The following is a breakdown of recent renovation projects:: Major Course RenovationGreens conversion from A1/A4 Bentgrass to Champion Ultradwarf BermudagrassRe-grassing of collars and approachesAll bunkers renovated using the Better Billy Bunker methodGreens and Perimeter irrigation upgrade to Toro Infinity headsPond reconstruction :Course beautification project including the planting of warm season ornamental grasses*:Design + installation of 7,500 square foot Event LawnClubhouse landscape design and installation****:Installation and grow in of a new set of Forward TeesLeveling and extending select teesExtensive tree clearing and pruningTo learn more about the club, please visit: /