Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Expected Contributions:

• Assist with all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel management.
• Coordinate with the Director of Agronomy, Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Professional, and Illini Country Club Leadership on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
• Assist in directing, and participate in the construction and maintenance of the grounds, including turf, ornamental plants, trees, and wetlands on the property grounds.
• Help ensure that the grounds department is run in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
• Work outside for long periods of time and in all kinds of weather, performing tasks that require physical strength and endurance.
• Work variable hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis.
• Work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.
• Assist in hiring, training, and coaching the golf grounds team.
• Help set operational and service standards.
• Assist in conducting employee performance evaluations and administering disciplinary action.
• Provide technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Supervise and participate in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club’s grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist in the supervision and control of all maintenance expenses associated with golf maintenance operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers.
• Assist in the development of annual operating budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with snow removal and winter maintenance activities when necessary.

Candidate Profile:

• Education and Experience
  • 2 years’ experience in Golf Course Maintenance leadership preferred.
  • 2-year or 4-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, such as agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science) preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Pesticide Application License within 60 Days of Employment.
• Golf Course Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of management and maintenance of bentgrass greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
  • Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
  • Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play.
  • Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
  • Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation and drainage patterns, and to construct tees and/or greens.
• General Knowledge and Skills
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.). Microsoft Office suite proficiency preferred.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, regulations, and agency rules that apply to job (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
  • Analytical/Critical Thinking - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems.
  • Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  • Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about products, services or situations, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
  • Adaptability - Ability to effectively adjust to major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Management Competencies
  • Aligning Performance for Success - Skilled at focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
  • Building a Successful Team - Skilled at building a cohesive team and facilitating goal accomplishment. Understand principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training and development.
  • Building Trust - Ability to interact with others in an honest, fair and respectful way; giving others confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
  • Communication - Skilled at clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media; engaging the audience and helping them understand and retain the message.
  • Customer Focus - Ability to develop an understanding of member expectations and address issues within reasonable control.
  • High Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
  • Planning and Organizing - Skilled at establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently.
  • Problem Solving / Decision Making - Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing solutions.
• Physical Demands
  • Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
  • Varies from Medium Work to Very Heavy Work
    • Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
    • Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.