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Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I

PGA TOUR, Inc, San Antonio, TX, United States


Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, TPC San Antonio is a private resort, accessible exclusively to Members, their guests and guests of the adjoining JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. TPC San Antonio provides our Members and Resort guests the avenue to enjoy 36-holes of championship golf, along with a host of resort benefits, from fine dining to luxury spa treatments to hours at the on-site Riverbluff Water Experience.

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.*Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!*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 **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 positionWork Schedule Expectations* This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levelsSupervisory Responsibility* This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the departmentOwned, operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of 30 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grassroots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete.TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence.The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs.For more information, please visit www.tpc.com.**Our benefits may include:**

Medical/Dental/VisionHealth Savings Account with employer contributionWellness Reward Program

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution

Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off and Holidays

Complimentary employee mealsAccess to PGA TOUR golf tournaments

Tuition Assistance

Playing privileges and employee discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr