Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a polished and professional Assistant Superintendent with a minimum 2-3 years experience for the world-renowned River Course, designed by Tom Fazio, winner of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's Old Tom Morris Award, the highest recommendation of its sort. Armed with a $5 million operating budget, the exclusive Kiawah Island Club needs an individual who is organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and has verifiable experience leading golf course maintenance crews. Candidates should be capable of calibrating fertilizer and chemical applications; developing and maintaining drainage, irrigation, and and watering systems; scheduling, training, supervising and evaluating all personnel assigned to department; and supervising all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course. Strong knowledge of irrigation systems including pump stations, piping, and central controller operations is a must.

The River Course provides a challenging and inspiring 7,039-yard test. Eight holes play along the Kiawah River and Bass Pond, with the other fairways and greens along marsh savannas, ponds, and oak-filled maritime forests. The River Course site, which extends a mile or so along the Kiawah River, was the location of the first English settlement on the Island in the 18th century. In 1999, it was fully certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Host of the prestigious 2023 US Amateur Four-Ball Championship, Kiawah Island Club the Toro LYNX irrigation software and controllers in addition to Toro GPS sprayers along with other top-of-the-line equipment.

Benefits are available to full-time employees after 1 month and include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401(k), Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Telehealth, Health/ Dependent care spending account, Employee Wellness Program (including free gym membership) and generous paid time off including 12 vacation days, 6 sick days and 9 paid holidays per year. Employees also enjoy complimentary golf privileges.

Education Requirement: 2-4 Year Degree in Turf Management

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years experience working as an Assistant Superintendent for an established golf club or resort.

The position is eligible for full employee benefits and rich perks including:

• Free gym membership
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health insurance rebates
• Employer provided short and long term disability insurance
• A complimentary Costco membership
• Free staff meals, provided twice daily
• 401(k) with match available
• Paid vacation and sick hours
• Free and convenient parking

In person applications are welcome between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 253 Gardeners Circle Suite 210, Kiawah Island, SC 29455.

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

*Benefits are available to full-time employees after a waiting period and include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401(k), Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Telehealth, Health/ Dependent care spending account, wellness program and generous paid time off including 12 vacation days, 6 sick days and 9 paid holidays per year. KP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses EVerify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KP and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.