Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training

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Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, TPC San Antonio is a private resort, only accessible to Members, their guests and guests of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. With most Clubs, you simply get an 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse. At TPC San Antonio, our Members and guests enjoy 36 holes of championship golf along with the benefits of a full resort. TPC San Antonio opened in January 2010 with two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by two of golf's most innovative architects: Pete Dye and Greg Norman. Both courses have played host to TOUR events with The Oaks course serving as the host venue of the PGA TOUR's Valero Texas Open since 2010. In addition, both The Canyons and The Oaks courses were ranked among the Best Resort Courses in the U.S. by Golfweek in 2021.

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The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent-In-Training (AIT) is an entry level position for individuals seeking management careers in golf course maintenance. The position is designed to provide the individual with experience and training directed specifically towards preparing them for promotion to an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position. The AIT performs a broad range of maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment operation, agronomic product applications, special projects, limited supervision, and administrative and record keeping duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and work related experience in turf management
• Knowledge of general business administration practices as applied to golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through education
• Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• As requested, assist the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I & II with interviewing, training, scheduling and review of performance for the Golf Course Maintenance staff members
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all tasks relevant to the Application Foreman, Irrigation 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
• Must have a thorough knowledge of proper care and operation of all maintenance equipment and must be able to perform any task associated with maintaining the golf course or equipment
• As requested, assist with training staff on proper equipment operation, established procedures and techniques so that staff are aware of how to properly perform assigned tasks
• Have, or the ability to obtain a valid Certified Applicator's License that is registered in the same state as the golf course operation
• Assist with promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Assists in the training of employees in safety procedures and internal procedures
• Assist in ensuring daily department tasks and duties are completed; communicates recommended changes as needed to supervisors
• Ensure the overall organization and cleanliness of the golf course, equipment and maintenance facility
• Assume the duties of the Irrigation Foreman, or Application Foreman as required
• Assist with special repairs or modifications projects as needed
• Communicates on a regular basis via a 2-way radio system
• 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

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 is a team lead