Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I

TPC Deere Run is a par-71, 7,256-yard championship golf course open to the public located in the Quad Cities region of Silvis, Illinois and just over a two-hour drive from Chicago. Since 2000, TPC Deere Run has been the home of the PGA TOUR’s annual John Deere Classic. TPC Deere Run’s championship course was featured as one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, as well as ranked fifth in the state of Illinois by GolfWeek Magazine.

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I is a key position within the Golf Course Maintenance Department. Working directly with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I is primarily responsible for developing a daily departmental work schedule and coordinating the related activities with the staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and equivalent work related experience in turf management
• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through three to four years similar golf course maintenance experience in progressively responsible positions
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Working knowledge of golf course operations, turf management and practices necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Train, motivate, and supervise staff capable of performing the tasks associated with maintaining the golf course
• Assist Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations with recommendations concerning personnel matters such as pay rates, performance reviews, corrective actions and terminations
• Schedule and supervise the daily operations of the maintenance crew
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all tasks relevant to the Application Foreman, Irrigation Foreman, Landscape Foreman, Equipment Operator I, II, III & IV positions, Landscape Gardener I, II, III and IV positions, Irrigation Technicians I, II, III & IV positions, and the application technician position
• Plan, schedule, and monitor daily operations, including responsibility for coordinating and assigning work, schedules leaves, and ensures adequate staffing for meeting departmental goals
• Establish, promote and enforce safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations  Train employees in safety procedures and internal procedures
• Ensure cleanliness of the golf course equipment, maintenance facility, and grounds
• Maintain purchase order system and related invoice logs, which includes coding invoices with appropriate account numbers
• Assist with the preparation, development, and management of the operating budget.  Monitor and control departmental budget expenses. Perform all functions within the limits of the budget 
• Assist the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations with record keeping for supplies, daily logs, application records, climatic condition records and personnel records which include verifying departmental staff time cards
• Assist in the development and implementation of the necessary cultural maintenance programs necessary to keep the golf course and landscape grounds in good condition, including the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers 
• Operate within all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines
• Communicate over a 2-way radio system with other key department heads and staff members
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

PAY & BENEFITS - $55,000-$65,000/annual

Our benefits may include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Life & Disability insurance
• 401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Complimentary employee meals
• Access to PGA Tour golf tournaments
• Tuition Assistance
• Playing privileges and employee discounts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department