Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Job Title: Senior Golf Course Assistant

Reports to: Senior Golf Course Superintendent

Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience

Relocation: Club will provide relocation assistance

Location: The Landings Golf & Athletic Club

71 Green Island Road

Savannah, Georgia 31411

About The Club:

The Landings Golf and Country Club is located 20 minutes from Savannah, Georgia, on Skidaway Island, and along with a community of over 8,000 residences, encompasses the entire island. In 1974, the Club opened and boasts a thriving membership, offering many sporting and dining amenities, including the choice of playing on any one of its six 18-hole championship golf courses.

About the Golf Courses:

The six 18-hole golf courses, all with different designs, offer challenges for the novice to the accomplished golfer and were designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio, Arthur Hills , and Willard C. Byrd. Over the six courses there is an array of warm season grasses including TifEagle, TifGrand, Celebration, 419, Zorro, Zeon, Empire, El Toro and Platinum and cool season Perennial Ryegrass. There are 4 independent maintenance facilities located on the property, and the Club has partnered with John Deere on a 4-year lease agreement. The Club prides itself on continuous improvement and has a long-term capital plan that consists of future golf course renovations.

Position Summary:

The Senior Golf Course Assistant, working with the Senior Golf Course Superintendent, will be responsible for the maintenance of two Landings’ 18-hole golf courses, Magnolia and Marshwood. Responsibilities will include assisting in the budgeting, developing agronomical plans, scheduling, implementing, and assisting in the daily activities such as course setup, daily maintenance, cultural practices, chemical application and calibration, and irrigation problem solving and repair, and leading projects in construction, renovations, and enhancements.

Career Trajectory:

The Club culture and leadership is about continuous improvement, specifically developing staff and promoting within. The Club has developed a structure and practice where individuals have the opportunity to learn, experience multiple courses, designs, grasses, practices, and shadow with senior members of the team. Additionally, their organizational structure provides opportunities for Assistants to move up to course superintendent and multi-course superintendent positions. The Club is fully supportive and committed to developing eager and enthusiastic individuals interested in advancing their career within the Club or assisting individuals advancing their career at another facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist in the daily preparation of the golf course, including mowing, course set up, tee marker and rake placement, hazard stakes, and out of bounds markers.
• Manage, maintain, and repair irrigation and drainage systems and assist in performing preventive maintenance as appropriate.
• Perform sprayer and fertilizer spreader calibration and assist in chemical/fertilizer applications.
• Inspect turf, shrubs, and other outdoor Club areas to assess pesticide/fertilizer needs and apply as needed to maintain the excellent condition of the grounds and golf course.
• Check inventories and ensure inventory levels of products are maintained, and chemical storage areas and mixing areas are in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate records on all equipment and chemical/fertilizer inventories.
• Train staff and ensure all safety policies and procedures are practiced and in the safe and efficient operations and care of turf equipment and the Club.
• Follows safety guidelines described in the operating procedures and generally practices behavior that ensures the safety of staff, members, and guests.
• Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures.

  Qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities):

• Experience and knowledge in golf course maintenance.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams and projects.
• Familiarity with golf course budgets and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
• Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Have a current Georgia pesticide license or the ability to acquire a license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have a Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Certificate in turf grass management or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

  Benefits:

• Group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with 100% Club matching contribution up to 3% and 50% matching contribution for the next 2%.
• Paid Time Off with accruals beginning 1st day of employment.
• Paid Time Off is given for your birthday.
• Educational Assistance through the Club Scholarship Program.
• Clothing/uniform allowance.
• Club provided meals.
• Club support in GCSAA national and local membership.
• Golf privileges to all 6 courses.