Description

Astor Creek Country Club is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Superintendent to support our golf course maintenance operations. This is a great opportunity to join a professional team in a dynamic and growing club environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary between $55K - $60K, commensurate with experience
• Full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and ancillary insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and strong work/life balance
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

About Astor Creek Country Club: Nestled on Florida's Treasure Coast in Port St. Lucie-one of the fastest-growing cities in the state-Astor Creek Country Club offers a premier golf and lifestyle experience. The club features a signature 18-hole golf course designed to balance challenge and playability. Planned amenities include a Pro Shop, 15-acre driving range, 3-acre short game complex, and a 15,000 sq. ft. practice putting green. The club will also offer a fitness facility, sports courts, multiple dining venues including a Sports Bar, and a resort-style pool.

Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job purpose

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. Under the Superintendent's supervision, the Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent's capacity during his/her absence.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in day to day operations of the facility.
• Supervise, train, and work with seasonal staff to build a solid team environment.
• Prepare and submit weekly employee schedules to ensure efficient use of employees.
• Helps monitor the course for disease pressure, moisture issues (both dry and wet), turf decline, and other pests.
• Must have the ability to make pesticide and fertilizer applications, calibrate equipment, properly document applications, keep an inventory, and the ability to take notes.
• Irrigation scheduling, repair, and maintenance of a Toro irrigation system with Osmac controllers and Lynx operating system.
• Knowledge and ability to properly hand-water turf.
• Be willing to work on average a 40 to 55 hour week depending on need, and every third weekend during the golf season.
• Have the ability to work in the Winter elements on snow removal, and various outside Winter tasks.
• Attend and participate in weekly department and other periodic employee and member meetings.
• Conduct weekly facility walk through to ensure the facility is safe and presentable.
• Operate within all guidelines, policies, standards and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.

Qualifications include:

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.