Golf Superintendent - Assistant jobs in Florissant, MO

Description

The following job description and expectations have been identified for the role of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training at Bellerive Country Club. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training is a very important position, which demands extensive turf grass knowledge, organizational skills, and dedicated efforts towards building an effective and enthusiastic team.

Job Summary

• Involved in accurately mixing up chemicals and knowing all mathematical/calibration calculations to ensure each chemical application is applied correctly according to the label.
• Responsible for daily set-up of carts/mowers to help efficiently schedule staff.
• Responsible for water management on Bentgrass putting greens
• Manage safety protocols and ensure adherence to Club policy.
• Team first mentality
• Ensures daily course set-up is performed to championship standards
• The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training will understand daily scheduling for the golf course before leaving the maintenance facility.
• The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training will be involved in the supervision of golf course maintenance employees.
• Will adopt the understanding that the golf course maintenance staff is the biggest asset to the golf course and will be committed to providing supportive behavior.
• Responsible for providing an environment where an employee can be successful including providing proper training and job descriptions.
• Goal oriented, must be an aspiring superintendent and work one on one with fellow mentors to understand professional goals and coaching.
• Responsible for facilitating end of day operations including but not limited to shop clean up, break room clean up, and equipment being stored properly

Requirements

4 year Bachelors degree in agronomy related field No prior experience Required

                                                   Or

2 year Associates degree in agronomy related field 1 Year of previous golf course/agronomy experience required

                                                   Or

1 year turf certificate in agronomy related field 2 years of golfcourse/agronomy experience required

Organizational Responsibilities

• Subair & Turfbreeze fan maintenance
• New maintenance shop construction
• Soil / Tissue Analysis
• Labor Tracking
• Staff Training & Development needs
• Member Facing/awareness
• Understanding/knowledge of the game of golf.
• Positive attitude, punctuality, cleanliness and well-groomed is imperative.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Successful applicants must be able to obtain Missouri Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 30 days of employment

The role of the Assistant-in-Training is crucial to the overall development of the team and is expected to perform as a leader of the crew. This role will require supervision of the staff over weekends and active communication with the membership

Bellerive Country Club Benefits

• Career Advancement
• Employee Lunch
• Local/National GCSAA Dues Payed for
• Yearly trip to PGA tour tournament
• Fun Environment
• Bellerive Academy
• Employee Golf
• Employee Discounts at the golf shop
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Compensation Reviews
• Yearly Bonus
• Competitive Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, and matching 401K)
• Paid Uniform
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Time Off