Job Description

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Panther Run Golf Club at Del Webb Naples | Ave Maria, FL

Panther Run Golf Club at Del Webb Naples is excited to announce an excellent career opportunity for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and hands-on leader with a passion for turfgrass management, exceptional course conditions, and delivering an outstanding golf experience for members and guests. The ideal candidate will play an important role in daily golf course maintenance, team leadership, and resource management while helping maintain the high standards of Panther Run Golf Club.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
• Full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and ancillary insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

About Panther Run Golf Club at Del Webb Naples

Located within the beautiful, master-planned Del Webb Naples community, Panther Run Golf Club features 18 holes of championship golf and a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests alike. Our on-site restaurant, The Rusty Putter, adds to the experience with quality dining in a relaxed, inviting setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Panther Run Golf Club maintenance team and help maintain exceptional course conditions while delivering an outstanding golf experience for our members and guests.

Our team culture and values promote a rewarding work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a healthy work-life balance.

Job title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent

Classification: Hourly, Full-time, or Part-time, Nonexempt

Working Hours: As Required

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.
• 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:

• 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.

Working conditions:

Work is primarily outdoors with some indoor exposure. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements:

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. "A" frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a metal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

Direct reports: Maintenance crew

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