Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Job Title:                 Assistant Golf Course Superintendent 

Department:           Golf  

Reports To:             Golf Course Superintendent

FLSA Status:          Exempt      

Pay Grade:             10 

Approved By:         Director of Golf     

Approved Date:     12/20/20 

SUMMARY   Appointed by the Golf Course Superintendent and approved by the Director of Golf.   Assist the Superintendent in the supervision of golf course personnel in all golf course maintenance operations.   Requires valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.       Train golf course personnel relative to golf course maintenance equipment usage, techniques and conduct.

2.       Assist the Superintendent in the preparation of the annual budget and help oversee the expenditure of funds within the guidelines of the approved budget and policy.

3.       Assist the Superintendent in the formulation and administration of annual agronomical maintenance programs for golf course greens, tees, fairways and roughs.

4.       Assist with the supervision of storage, handling and application of all fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.  Enforce compliance with all safety regulations.

5.       Act in the capacity of the Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent.

6.       Limited computer skills.

7.       May be required to drive POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.

8.       Inspect golf course regularly to assure quality of surfaces for all golfers. 

9.       Regular attendance is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   Supervise personnel of golf course maintenance operations.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree(AA) or equivalent from a two or four year college or technical school. A minimum of 3 years related experience and or training, or a combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS  Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.   Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS    Requires a valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.  Must acquire an Arkansas Pesticide Applicators Certificate for Golf Course Pest Control within six (6) months of attaining assistant Superintendent status.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.   This is a safety-sensitive position.