Assistant Head Superintendent - Westlake Country Club

ASSISTANT HEAD SUPERINTENDENT – Westlake Country Club WCC SFM, LLC LOCATION: Jackson, NJ DEPARTMENT: FACILITY MAINTENANCE REPORTS TO: HEAD SUPERINTENDENT STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT) ABOUT THE COMPANY: Westlake Country Club is a premier golf, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Jackson, NJ. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Westlake Country Club is a managed facility by SFC GOLF, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Head Superintendent works in all areas of maintenance operations, especially athletic fields. This position will generally involve the performance of manual tasks requiring skilled and semi-skilled work or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. The Assistant Head Superintendent will supervise and assist co-workers in completing various tasks and day-to-day maintenance duties as required. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: • Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, etc. Facility Maintenance Team Members • Assign, oversee, and assist seasonal team members in the completion of maintenance tasks • Manage and supervise team members and contractors in the performance of turf field maintenance activities, including cultural practices, irrigation, integrated pest management, and completion of renovation projects • Mow, trim, edge, sod, aerate and irrigate athletic fields and general ground areas of the park using different pieces of grounds maintenance equipment • Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation system • Oversee and manage all pesticide applications • Oversee all field-related projects including but not limited to sod replacements, new field installations, aerification, top dressing, etc. • Prepare all playing surfaces to meet the unique needs of each tournament group • Assist in the training of field team members in proper care and maintenance of athletic fields, including game preparation and logo painting • Periodically serve as the division's on-duty representative during times of high-volume field use, such as evenings, weekends, and special events/tournaments • Assist in the completion of needed off-season renovation projects on all aspects of athletic field • Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by the General Manager, Head Superintendent, or Director of Agronomy MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate degree in turf management, related field or equivalent experience is preferred • Knowledge/experience maintaining natural grass and synthetic surfaces • Knowledge of irrigation repairs and maintenance is a plus • Can calibrate and operate a turf spray rig for liquid chemical applications • Can calibrate and operate a walk spreader for fertilizer applications • Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of hire • Available and willing to work long hours and varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays • Ability to follow and give written and oral instructions • Ability to promote a positive self-image and lead by example WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high • May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend into awkward positions while performing job functions • Facility has intermittent noise Job Posted by ApplicantPro